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Flightcell DZMx Global satellite and cellular communications Users’ Guide for Flightcell DZMx and Flightcell DZMx Remote Head Flightcell DZMx Users’ Guide MAN_DZ4_002 Document version 9.1 11 March 2015 Firmware version 1.11.x Flightcell DZMx Users’ Guide Page 1 of 31...
4.1.5 Automated Rescue Monitoring (A.R.M.) status..................15 4.1.6 Emergency mode ............................. 15 Accessing additional features and settings using the DZMx menus ........16 Making phone calls......................17 Initiating calls on the DZMx or remote head....................17 6.1.1 Dialling a phone number ......................... 17 6.1.2...
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The Phone Book......................... 21 Managing the DZMx phone book using the menu ..................21 8.1.1 Adding a new entry to the phone book on the DZMx ................21 8.1.2 Editing a phone book entry on the DZMx ....................21 8.1.3 Deleting a phone book entry on the DZMx ..................... 21 Editing the DZMx phone book using DZMx Manager .................21...
This Quick Start Guide explains how to use the main DZMx functions. More detailed instructions are provided in the later sections of this users’ guide. The DZMx may be configured to use the Iridium satellite phone network or the cellular network, or both. Using the satellite or cellular networks The DZMx display shows which networks are available, the status of the network connection, and signal strength.
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Press A or B to select the network and send the message. If the number is not in the DZMx phone book – press A or B to select the network and open the Enter Phone Number screen Enter the destination phone number Press Call to send.
A cabin phone may also be installed for passengers’ use Calls are dialled from the DZMx keypad, or by using the phone directory or speed dial keys to retrieve and call stored phone numbers ...
9555 and Extreme handsets. The DZMx is usually installed in the pilot’s panel or pedestal, where it can be operated only by the pilot(s). 2.2.2 Remote access configurations The DZMx may also be connected to additional equipment to enable other crew members to make and receive calls and messages: A Flightcell DZMx Remote Head;...
Other less commonly used functions are available via the menu system, which also provides for configuration of the DZMx. If a DZMx Remote Head is fitted, either the DZMx or the remote head can be used to carry out all available keypad functions, and all screens will show the same information.
Call a cabin phone (if From the Main Screen installed) Transfer an active call to a When a call is in progress on the DZMx cabin phone (if installed). Reject incoming call When the DZMx is ringing Hang up...
Key name Key function Context 3.1.3 Keypad Functions – speed dial, phone book and text messages Select speed dial number 1 From the Main Screen SPEED DIAL 1 Scroll to the left While modifying any setting value displaying a LEFT slider Enter number 4 From Enter Phone Number prompt screen...
Power DZMx down or From the Main Screen, press and hold and power on again release to power off DZMx Press and release to power the DZMx up Flightcell DZMx Users’ Guide Page 11 of 31...
The DZMx display The DZMx LCD display can show several different views. The Main Screen After the DZMx has booted up and initialised, the display will show the main screen. This shows: GPS information (at the top of the screen) Phone networks designated to the two soft keys ...
Low Signal is displayed when signal strength is low. A low signal may cause the DZMx to use the alternative device for tracking if configured to do so. The device is still available for incoming and ...
, in nautical miles, of the aircraft from the centre of the geofence area. Tracking will be suspended for as long as the DZMx detects that the aircraft is within the geofence radius (see the Flightcell DZMx Installation and Configuration manual for details of how to configure the DZMx...
4.1.5 Automated Rescue Monitoring (A.R.M.) status active. Enabling and disabling A.R.M. mode causes the DZMx to send an activate or deactivate message to the tracking server followed by the DZMx receiving an acknowledgement. The status of this process is displayed on the status line: A.R.M.
See the Flightcell DZMx Installation and Configuration Manual for further information on configuration of the DZMx. To access the menu system: Press MENU. If the DZMx is on a phone call, press and hold MENU for 1.5 seconds to access the menus Use UP and DOWN to navigate between menu options ...
When the DZMx detects an incoming call, and the pilot is not already in a call, an Incoming call pop-up will Answering calls from the DZMx or remote head flash on the DZMx. If caller ID is supported by the network, the caller’s phone number, or name, if the number matches any in the phone book, will also be displayed.
Using touch tone dialling (DTMF) during a call hash/pound (#) key. This is called touch-tone or DTMF dialling. The DZMx provides touch tone dialling when in a call. Simply press the 0 to 9 or * or # keys when prompted during a call.
Calls are private to the connected party (cockpit or cabin) unless a three-way call is established. If the DZMx has two transceivers (e.g. one Iridium and one cellular, or two Iridium), the cockpit and cabin may each use a transceiver to make simultaneous calls.
If the pilot is on a call using one of the transceivers, and the cabin phone is not busy on another call, it is 7.3.1 Transferring a call from the pilot to the cabin phone possible to transfer the call to the cabin-phone. While on a call, the pilot can invite the cabin phone into the call by pressing the CALL key.
The Phone Book The DZMx phone book can hold 50 phone numbers. Phone book entries can be added, edited or deleted by: Using the DZMx menu system via the DZMx keypad Using the DZMx Manager utility. Managing the DZMx phone book using the menu Go to MENU>PhoneBook>Add/Edit;...
CALL or ENTER. Scroll through the message using UP and DOWN. The bottom lines of the message show the sender and the time the message was sent. Received messages are stored in the DZMx inbox. The inbox will hold up to 50 messages. Once full, the oldest 9.2.2 Viewing messages in the DZMx inbox message will be deleted each time a new message is received.
Sending preconfigured plain text messages from the DZMx Press MSG, scroll to the required message and press ENTER to open the message 9.4.1 Sending messages to numbers in the DZMx phonebook Press the speed dial keys SPD1, 2 or 3 or press DIR and scroll to the number, then press ENTER ...
Ethernet port. The DZMx operates as an internet router, and acts as a DHCP server; when a PC or laptop is plugged into the DZMx’s Ethernet port, the DZMx DHCP server will allocate an IP address in the range 192.168.4.xxx, and you will then be connected to the internet.
In order to for periodic tracking to work correctly, the DZMx must have a valid GPS lock, tracking must be enabled and the DZMx must be correctly configured with the tracking gateway email address and phone number of your tracking provider.
To activate A.R.M. before a flight commences: Manual. Press and hold the A.R.M. key for 2 seconds then release. This will trigger the DZMx to send an A.R.M. activation request message to the tracking server. The DZMx will show A.R.M. Requesting on the ...
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To terminate A.R.M. at the end of a flight: Press and hold the A.R.M. key for 2 seconds then release. This will trigger the DZMx to send an A.R.M. cancellation request message to the tracking server. The DZMx will show A.R.M. Cancelling on the ...
12 Display Setup The GPS information shown in the top line of the DZMx display can be varied if desired. Available options are: GPS display options no information shown degrees and minutes (to 4 decimal points) Off: degrees, minutes and seconds ...
13 Using the DZMx diagnostics menu The Diagnostics menu provides detailed information on your current system configuration and software version, as well as diagnostic information for transceivers and other components installed in your particular DZMx. Flightcell DZMx Users’ Guide Page 29 of 31...
Any ancillary items may be covered by individual manufacturer warranties. The warranty is void if any labels are removed or if it is determined that your DZMx has been: Connected to a power supply delivering more than 32 Volts Connected with reverse polarity ...
Changed document version to match firmware version. Last digit to reflect document modifications V8.0 11 November 2014 J Mace FCN0635 Updated lighting configuration on DZMx and remote heads Implementation of Automated Rescue Monitoring (A.R.M.) Implemented support for a cabin phone. V9.1 11 March 2015...
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