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Airtext Installation

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Doc# 2016-25-05 Oct 30 2018, Rev

Send Solutions

1765 Grassland Parkway, Suite D

Alpharetta, GA 30004

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Page 1 Airtext Installation Manual Doc# 2016-25-05 Oct 30 2018, Rev Send Solutions 1765 Grassland Parkway, Suite D Alpharetta, GA 30004...
Page 2: Trademarks And Copyrights
Trademarks and Copyrights ©2015,2016,2017 The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Send Solutions is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Page 3: Definition Of Warnings, Cautions, And Notes
Warnings indicate that immediate attention must be given to avoid potential equipment damage and personal injury should the instructions be disregarded. Cautions Cautions indicate an alert to potential damage to the equipment if the procedural step is not directly followed. Doc# 2016-25-05 Rev F Technical Support 678-208-3087 Ext #1 Airtext Installation Manual...
Page 4 This warranty does not cover a defect or failure that has resulted from improper or unreasonable installation, use, or maintenance as determined by Send Solutions. This warranty is void if there is any attempt to disassemble or open this product without factory authorization.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Coax Iridium Antenna Cable Considerations ..................11 Iridium Antenna Options ........................11 Sharing an Antenna ..........................11 Mounting Requirements .......................... 12 HARDWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ..................12 Wiring Harness Installation ........................12 Doc# 2016-25-05 Rev F Technical Support 678-208-3087 Ext #1 Airtext Installation Manual...
Page 6 Airtext Backshell Assembly and D-sub Connector ................13 Backshell Assembly Procedure ......................13 Airtext Mounting ............................ 14 ROUTER CONFIGURATION ........................15 List of configurable items ........................15 System Firmware Configuration......................15 Digital IO configuration .......................... 15 ARINC Configuration ..........................16 Standard ARINC-429 labels: ........................
Page 7: List Of Figures
This manual is intended to provide physical, mechanical, and electrical information for use in the planning and design of an Airtext hardware unit into an aircraft. It is not a substitute for an approved airframe-specific maintenance manual, installation design drawing, or complete installation data package.
Page 8: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Physical Characteristics Specification Airtext Airtext + Operating Temperature Airtext -40C to +75C (At less than 75% RH) -40C to +65C (At less than 75% RH) Storage Temperature -40C to +85C (At less than 95% RH) -40C to +85C (At less than 95% RH)
Page 9: Certification
This section provides the equipment information for installing Airtext and related optional accessories. Installation of Airtext should follow the data detailed in this manual. Cabling is typically fabricated by the installing agency to fit each particular aircraft. Always follow acceptable avionics installation practices per advisory circulars AC 43.13-1B and AC 43.13-2B or later FAA approved revisions.
Page 10: Installation Material Required But Not Supplied
5. Bonding strap hardware NOTE In order to reduce HIRF susceptibility for LRUs interfaced to Airtext, it is recommended to include a bonding strap on Airtext router. This bonding strap is not required per Airtext STC. However, certain STCs may require it. If applicable, please reference your installation’s STC documentation for further installation requirements.
Page 11: Cabling And Wiring
615725 M81969/1-04 NOTE Non-Send Solutions part numbers shown are not maintained by Send Solutions and are subject to change without notice. Cabling and Wiring Wiring should be installed in accordance with AC 43.13-1B Chapter 11. When wire separation cannot be achieved, the following issues should be addressed: •...
Page 12: Coax Iridium Antenna Cable Considerations
If there is an existing Iridium antenna on the airplane that is occasionally utilized for a phone it may be possible to share the antenna with Airtext. This is accomplished with a relay and switch to share the use of the antenna. The switch should be marked Voice (for phone use) and Data (for Airtext use). For the STC a Pasternak PE7147 Relay was used.
Page 13: Mounting Requirements
Airtext should be mounted in a pressurized and heated location. To achieve optimal Bluetooth reception, mount Airtext as close as possible to the cabin. The optimum location is in a side wall near the center of the cabin. Alternate Bluetooth antennas are available if the Airtext router must be mounted beneath a metal or carbon fiber floorboard, or in a cabinet or behind a partition made from metal honeycomb where Bluetooth transmissions may be degraded.
Page 14: Airtext Backshell Assembly And D-Sub Connector
If the shield is connected to the connector backshell at the Airtext end, then it should not be connected to the airframe at the far termination or mid disconnects.
Page 15: Airtext Mounting
The unit can be mounted either horizontally or vertically to match the best space found in the aircraft. Because the weight of Airtext is only 1.1 lbs., the impact of the weight to the surrounding structure is negligible. Airtext should be mounted inside the cabin to get better signal strength.
Page 16: Router Configuration
ARINC-429 wiring is not connected to the Airtext router. Send Solutions technical staff can tailor a configuration specific to your use case. It is applied to the Airtext router using a phone or tablet in a few seconds in the same manner that the router is updated with new revisions of firmware.
Page 17: Arinc Configuration
One terminal of these devices is typically connected to a power source of up to 50 Volts DC, and the other terminal is connected to the digital output of the Airtext Router (pin 4).
Page 18: Standard Arinc-429 Labels
1. Check that all cables are properly secured and shields (if used) are connected at one end only. Either to the shield block of the connector at the Airtext router, at ONE of the disconnects, or at the far termination of the cable.
Page 19: Bluetooth Texting Setup
4. Ground checks: Enable power to Airtext when the aircraft placed outside of the hanger with a view of the sky and out of the shadow of tall buildings. Open the Airtext app and send an Airtext text message to your own or your co-workers phone.
Page 20: First Time Use
Press the small Green or Blue button in the bottom right of the Airtext screen to create a new Chat session with a person to whom you wish to communicate with on the ground. Enter their phone number on the top line of the Airtext screen.
Page 21: Bluetooth Voice Setup (Airtext+ Only)
Airtext app and enable the “voice dialing” option. A voice call is started from the Airtext menu. Access the menu in the Airtext app by sliding the menu out from the left edge on Android, or selecting the dialer tab at the bottom of the Apple app. Select the voice dialer and you can select someone from your contacts or dial a new number just like you did for texting.
Page 22: Testing Optional Features
Testing Optional features There is a menu section in the Airtext app for installation. It permits the installer to view ARINC messages on a label by label basis, and view the state of the discrete digital inputs typically connected to weight on wheels and antenna sharing relay status.
Page 23: Software Updates
(678) 208-3087 extension #1. Request access to update Airtext firmware as a Send Solutions Dealer. A detailed firmware update procedure is described in Appendix A of this document. In summary: Turn on power to the Airtext router and enable the Airtext App. Clear view of sky and satellite connection is NOT needed.
Page 24: Connector Pinout Information
CONNECTOR PINOUT INFORMATION Table 6-1 Airtext Pinout List Pin # Airtext Airtext + Aircraft Power Aircraft Power (Plus) Aircraft Power Return (Minus) Aircraft Power Return (Minus) Digital Input #1 Digital Input #1 Digital Output Digital Output Reserved Reserved ARINC RX 1 A...
Page 25: Troubleshooting
Did you call us to have the Airtext router commissioned or provisioned? Airtext routers are typically shipped in their enabled condition. If the Airtext unit was shipped more than a month or two prior to installation, then it may be in IRIDIUM SUSPEND condition in order to suspend monthly data charges.
Page 26 Are you sure that the antenna for the Airtext router is designed for and certified for use with the Iridium satellite system? Is it an unknown model or might it be designed for GPS, XM, or some other avionics use? Is the cable between the Airtext router and the Iridium antenna in good condition? Is it crimped, crushed, or abraded? Tighten Type TNC connectors to a torque of 0.45 to 0.68 N-m (4 to 6 inch-lbs.).
Page 27: If Service Has Slowly Degraded Over Time
Iridium IMEI number (from the label on the rear of the unit) available when calling. Check your Airtext Customer Portal. It can let you know if your service is in suspend mode or if there are billing or accounting problems.
Page 28: Compatible Ped (Personal Electronics Device)
Send Solutions technical support @ 678-208-3087 for instructions on how to enable the voice dialer menu item. If the Airtext router works for texting but not voice, then check to see if the Iridium Voice SIM card is expired, depleted, suspended, or has billing or accounting problems.
Page 29: What More Can Be Done
8am to 5pm Eastern Standard Time. (GMT-5). Please call to schedule a time when we can send test and tracing messages between the Send Solutions ground based servers and your Airtext router. Aircraft antenna installation vendors have test equipment and historical knowledge that could be useful.
Page 30 Figure 1 - OUTLINE AND INSTALLATION DRAWING Doc# 2016-25-05 Rev F Technical Support 678-208-3087 Ext #1 Airtext Installation Manual...
Page 31 Figure 2 - INTERCONNECT DRAWING Doc# 2016-25-05 Rev F Technical Support 678-208-3087 Ext #1 Airtext Installation Manual...
Page 32 Figure 3 - Sample Wiring Diagram Doc# 2016-25-05 Rev F Technical Support 678-208-3087 Ext #1 Airtext Installation Manual...
Page 33 Airtext - Iridium Antenna Interconnect Ensure that all components used to connect Airtext to the antenna are designed to work with each other. Slight changes in connector part numbers can mean the difference in a rugged and reliable resulting cable with perfect performance and an unreliable texting system.
Page 34 II. Airtext app can be found on the Google Play store. It will be the one with the Sends Solutions LOGO. The latest version will always be available in the play store. Install and launch just like any other app.
Page 35 The user name you enter here will be the name that ground users will see when they receive a text from you via the Airtext Service. Select the Menu system on the upper left corner. It is indicated with the three lines.
Page 36 Select the Settings menu, then select the last menu item called “unlock Advanced settings”. A password window will pop up with a randomly generated code number. Please call Send Solutions Technical Support: Telephone: 678-208-3087 Voice Menu 1. Have the code number ready and a member of the technical support staff will issue a password with a limited expiration time.
Page 37 While the Android device is within WiFi or Cell Data coverage area, scroll down to the menu item called Download Firmware and select it. It will load the latest router firmware from the Airtext Servers and place a copy in the Android device. The Android device is now ready to update the firmware on the Airtext router.
Page 38 Section III Power up the Airtext router and move within the range of its Bluetooth radios. While in the advanced menu, select “Get Firmware ID” This takes a few seconds. The screen should show the current version firmware that is on the Airtext router. It should be something like “10041610”.
Page 39 Ensure that the firmware version is different. As of the creation date of this document, the latest revision is 02071710. Please call Send Solutions Technical Support - Telephone: 678-208-3087 Voice Menu 1. With any questions or comments. Doc# 2016-25-05 Rev F Technical Support 678-208-3087 Ext #1...
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