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Flightcell Iridium Modem

Installation manual

Document Number: MAN_MO4_002

Document Version: 1.0

2nd November 2016

www.flightcell.com

| CONTENTS |

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CONTENTS

1INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................ 3

2FLIGHTCELL IRIDIUM MODEM SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................ 4

3COMPONENTS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION ............................................................................................. 5

3.1 CONNECTORS AND FASTENERS.............................................................................................................................5

3.2 ANTENNA........................................................................................................................................................5

4INSTALLING THE FLIGHTCELL IRIDIUM MODEM............................................................................................ 6

4.1 MOUNTING THE MODEM....................................................................................................................................6

4.2 WIRING THE MODEM.........................................................................................................................................6

4.3 GUIDELINES FOR FABRICATING THE WIRING HARNESS ...............................................................................................7

4.4 GUIDELINES FOR THE ANTENNA CABLE...................................................................................................................7

5SETTING UP YOUR MODEM.......................................................................................................................... 8

5.1 CONNECTING TO THE IRIDIUM NETWORK ...............................................................................................................8

5.2 CONFIGURING YOUR DZMX TO WORK WITH THE MODEM .........................................................................................8

5.3 USING THE MODEM STANDALONE .......................................................................................................................8

5.4 CONFIGURING DATA INTERFACE ..........................................................................................................................8

5.5 INSTALLING A SIM CARD ....................................................................................................................................9

6WARRANTY AND CONTACT DETAILS .......................................................................................................... 10

LIMITED WARRANTY FOR YOUR FLIGHTCELL IRIDIUM MODEM..............................................................................................10

FLIGHTCELL INTERNATIONAL CONTACT DETAILS .................................................................................................................10

APPENDIX 1: VERSION HISTORY......................................................................................................................... 11

APPENDIX 2: WIRING AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS ...................................................................................... 12

| Introduction |

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1Introduction

The Flightcell Iridium Modem is a robust modem designed specifically for installation with a DZMx or as

a standalone modem. The modem supports Iridium voice, SMS, SBD and data services.

If the modem is installed with a DZMx, the DZMx controls the modem and provides audio integration

into the aircraft ICS/audio panel. The modem must be installed with an appropriate external Iridium

antenna. Several antenna options are available from Flightcell International.

| Flightcell Iridium Modem Specifications |

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2Flightcell Iridium Modem Specifications

Flightcell part number

MOP_00010

Material

Faceplate and backplate –diecast Type 380 Aluminium

with Alodine Chromate finish

Extrusion –6063 Aluminium with clear anodized finish

Input voltage

12-32 V DC

Power supply current

Maximum current –500mA @ 28V

RF Frequency Range

1616MHz –1624.5MHz

Average RF TX Power

During a TX slot (max)

During a frame (typ.)

0.6W

RF RX Sensitivity

-118dBm

Max cable loss1

3dB

Max Antenna gain

3dBi

MIC audio

Input

Fully Differential –50mVrms to 1Vrms

Nominal 775mVrms

Input impedance

600Ω

SPK audio

Output

Fully differential –Up to 1Vrms into 150 Ω

Nominal 775mVrms

Output impedance

600Ω

Data connection

Switchable RS-485/RS-232

For RS-232 - RTS/CTS Flow control only.

USB 2.0

Weight

240 grams

8.5 oz

Dimensions

Width

62mm

2.44”

Height

33.9mm

1.35”

Depth

144mm

5.67”

Main connector

DA-15F

Antenna connector

TNC

Certification

Designed to meet DO160G Sections: 4 (Temp), 6

(Humidity), 7 (Shock/Crash Safety), 8 (Vibration) 15

(Mag), 20 RF Susceptibility), 21 (EMI), 25 (ESD)

1. The total implementation loss for antenna, connectors, cable and any other RF components between the modem and the

antenna should not exceed 3dB.

Table 1. Flightcell Iridium Modem specification

| Components required for installation |

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3Components required for installation

3.1 Connectors and fasteners

The modem is connected to a wiring harness which is in turn connected to a Flightcell DZM (or a

PC/embedded device).

Table 2 shows the terminating connectors and fasteners used with the modem.

Connectors

Main connector

M24308/4-2F (DA-15 Male)

Antenna connector

TNC

Fasteners

4 x M4 screws or bolts sized to fit mounting surface

Table 2. Connectors and fasteners required for your modem installation

3.2 Antenna

The Flightcell Iridium Modem requires an antenna installed on the outside of the fuselage, or in a

location with a clear view of the sky (for standalone installations).

Table 3 shows recommended Flightcell antennas. These can be obtained from Flightcell International or

your authorised Flightcell dealer.

Antenna

Suitable for

part number

Dual Flat Antenna L1 GPS/Iridium BNC/TNC White TSO Cert

All aircraft - DZMx

ANP_00012

Single Flat Antenna Iridium TNC

Stand alone

ANP_00010

Table 3. Recommended Flightcell Iridium antennas

| Installing the Flightcell Iridium modem |

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4Installing the Flightcell Iridium modem

4.1 Mounting the modem

The modem should ideally be located close to the DZMx (if installed with DZMx), preferably where it is

reasonably readily accessible to enable easy access to the SIM card.

Appendix 2 includes drawing references for a dimensioned drawing of the modem, showing mounting

details.

4.2 Wiring the modem

The data and audio connections should be made as per the wiring diagrams referenced in Appendix 2.

Modem pin

Function

DC in

Power

Audio from Sat Lo

Output

Audio to Sat Lo

Input

Sat Data GND

Signal GND

RS-232 RTS / RS-485 RX-

Input

RS-232 CTS / RS-485 TX-

Output

USB GND

Signal GND

USB D-

I/O

Power GND

Audio from Sat HI

Output

Audio to Sat HI

Input

USB VBUS / GPI

Input

RS-232 RXD / RS-485 RX+

Input

RS-232 TXD / RS-485 TX+

Output

USB D+

I/O

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4.3 Guidelines for fabricating the wiring harness

For aviation applications, all wiring should be carried out with aviation specification fireproof cable.

Screened cable should be used where indicated in the wiring diagrams. Where cable screen connections

are not explicitly shown, they should be left unterminated.

The following minimum wiring specification is recommended:

Power supply - 22 AWG (0.325mm2)

Other cabling - 24 AWG (0.205mm2).

4.4 Guidelines for the antenna cable

The antenna and associated cabling should have a nominal impedance of 50Ω with a maximum

attenuation of 3dB over the cable run.

The antenna cable run length and intended frequency bands of operation should be checked before the

antenna cable type is selected to ensure the above requirements are met.

| Setting up your modem |

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5Setting up your modem

5.1 Connecting to the Iridium network

The Flightcell Iridium modem operates on the Iridium satellite network. To enable connectivity an

Iridium SIM card provisioned for the desired services is required. Please contact your preferred Iridium

service provider for details.

5.2 Configuring your DZMx to work with the modem

Your DZMx will need to be configured to use the Flightcell Iridium Modem. Instructions for configuring a

DZMx to work with the modem can be found in the operators’ manuals for DZMx products. These

manuals are provided on a USB memory device supplied with your DZMx, or available from the Flightcell

support page at http://www.flightcell.com/support.aspx.

5.3 Using the Modem Standalone

If the modem is to be used in standalone mode it will need to be connected to a PC (or embedded

device) which can control the internal Iridium transceiver directly. The Iridium modem uses the Iridium

9523 transceiver, contact Flightcell for details of the Iridium 9523 AT interface.

5.4 Configuring Data Interface

The Flightcell Iridium modem can be set to use either an RS-232 or RS-485 data interface. This selection

can be made using the switch which is accessible under the SIM card holder. The switch is sampled on

start-up and should be in the left position for RS-232 and the right position for RS-485.

Figure 1 SIM card slot showing data format selection switch.

| Setting up your modem |

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5.5 Installing a SIM card

The Flightcell Iridium Modem will not register on a network until a valid SIM card with a current account

is installed.

The DZMx will provide an error message if either there is no SIM card installed, or there is an invalid

SIM installed. Please see the Operators’ manual for your DZMx for more details on error messages.

If the modem is standalone, the connected device will need to interrogate the modem via the AT

interface to determine the SIM / network registration status.

To install the SIM card:

-Remove the rubber plug in the end of the modem;

-Insert the SIM card in the slot and press till it clicks into place;

-Reinsert the rubber plug.

The correct orientation of the SIM card is with the gold contacts down, and with the end of the card

with the diagonal cutout inserted first. The SIM card will not fully insert in the wrong orientation.

| Warranty and contact details |

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6Warranty and contact details

Limited warranty for your Flightcell Iridium Modem

Flightcell International Ltd's quality products are proudly designed and manufactured to the highest

standards in New Zealand.

Your Flightcell Iridium Modem is warranted for one year from date of sale.

The warranty is void if any labels are removed or if it is determined that your modem has been:

Connected to a power supply delivering more than 32 Volts;

Connected with reverse polarity;

Installed in direct contravention to the guidelines outlined in the installation manual;

Physically damaged, or a fault has occurred due to the product being used beyond what is

considered normal use, causing unusual deterioration of the product.

If the product is deemed to be faulty or in need of repair, please contact Flightcell International Ltd to

obtain a Returned Materials Authorization or download from http://www.flightcell.com/support.aspx.

Flightcell International contact details

Flightcell International Ltd

PO Box 1481

98 Vickerman Street

Nelson 7040

New Zealand

Phone +64 3 545 8651

Email [email protected]

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