Related Manuals for Flightcell Iridium
Summary of Contents for Flightcell Iridium
-
Page 1: Installation Manual
Flightcell Iridium Modem Installation manual Document Number: MAN_MO4_002 Document Version: 1.0 November 2016 www.flightcell.com... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
FLIGHTCELL IRIDIUM MODEM SPECIFICATIONS .................... 4 COMPONENTS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION ..................... 5 ..........................5 ONNECTORS AND FASTENERS ................................ 5 NTENNA INSTALLING THE FLIGHTCELL IRIDIUM MODEM .................... 6 ............................ 6 OUNTING THE MODEM ............................6 IRING THE MODEM ....................7 UIDELINES FOR FABRICATING THE WIRING HARNESS ........................ -
Page 3: Introduction
| Introduction 1 Introduction 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. -
Page 4: Flightcell Iridium Modem Specifications
(Mag), 20 RF Susceptibility), 21 (EMI), 25 (ESD) 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 | Flightcell Iridium Modem Installation Manual Page 4 of 12|... -
Page 5: Components Required For Installation
3 Components 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. -
Page 6: Installing The Flightcell Iridium Modem
| Installing the Flightcell Iridium modem 4 Installing 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. -
Page 7: Guidelines For Fabricating The Wiring Harness
| Installing the Flightcell Iridium modem 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. -
Page 8: Setting Up Your Modem
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. -
Page 9: Installing Asim Card
| Setting up your modem 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. -
Page 10: Warranty And Contact Details
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. -
Page 11: Appendix 1: Version History
| Appendix 1: Version history Appendix 1: Version history Version Date Author Change Note Number Description November 2016 J. Glasgow FCN0708 Initial release. | Flightcell Iridium Modem Installation Manual Page 11 of 12|... -
Page 12: Appendix 2: Wiring And Installation Drawings
| Appendix 2: Wiring and installation drawings Appendix 2: Wiring and installation drawings The following references list the Iridium modems wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings which are available on the Flightcell website: http://www.flightcell.com/support.aspx Interconnect drawings for DZMx & Standalone installations:...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Iridium and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers