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Refer to the DZMx and DZMx Plus Installation Manuals for initial set up and configuration information. When a section refers to the ‘DZMx’ it also refers to the DZMx Plus. The DZMx Plus has a transceiver unit that is housed in the avionics bay and a DZMx Plus Control Head unit in the cockpit or cabin.
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Aircraft Tracking The DZMx and DZMx Plus automatically send periodic position reports to tracking service providers. Manual positions may be configured and triggered by the user to send position reports that mark specific events such as: » Start-up » Engine, start and stop »...
Power up the DZMx and wait for it to fully initialise. Check that WiFi is enabled. Look for a WiFi icon at the top right-hand side of the DZMx display. If the WiFi icon is not present it can be checked and enabled in one of three ways: i.
Permission Levels Permission levels allow users to have control over how the DZMx is configured. Three levels or roles with individually configurable passwords are available within DZMx Connect. On power up, only the limited range of operational settings that may need to be adjusted by an operator will be available on the menus.
4, LEFT, SPD1 #, POWER, ENTER, The DZMx Remote Head unit and the DZMx Plus Control Head unit are installed with an inbuilt LCD display to show timely and important information to users. The LCD can show several different views: MAN_DZ4_002 Rev 22.0 Flightcell...
LCD Display The Main After the DZMx has booted and initialised, the display will show the main Screen screen. This shows: Thu 22 May 21:30:35 utc » Flight, trip, or date/time information (at the top of the screen). This information is configurable.
4) Total Time Airframe Hours (TTAF) 5) Daily Flight Timer (DFT) 6) Trip Note: ‘No GPS Lock’ will be displayed on the top line if the DZMx is unable to connect to the GPS network. The centre of the display shows modem information: »...
The keypad is used to access the menu system: Press MENU. If the DZMx is on a phone call, press and hold MENU to access the menus. Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to navigate between the menu options.
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While making a phone call, the modem status lines show which device is currently being used for the call, who is being called, or who is calling. If the other party is listed in the DZMx’s phone book their name will be displayed on the information line.
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(NM), 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 (refer to the Geofence Suspend Mode section for details on how to configure the Geofence application settings).
External lighting provides the user with the ability to dim or brighten the display by adjusting the lighting control input. External lighting is only available if the DZMx or DZMx Plus is connected to the cockpit dimmer control. Refer to the Installation Manual for external lighting installation options.
“Day” brightness. Section 5: Phone Calls This section describes the various options available for making calls from the DZMx or from the Remote Head keypads. Calls using DZMx Connect are not described in this section.
Press the A or B key to select the modem and initiate the call. Audio Settings Only the level of audio from the DZMx to the ICS (ear volume) can be adjusted by the user. An installer can access additional audio settings using the keypad or DZMx Connect app e.g. keypad beep volume, mic volume, warning tone volume.
Adjusting DZMx Audio Levels To adjust incoming audio level: Press MENU > Audio > ICS1 > Ear > ENTER and the DZMx will display a volume bar. Use the LEFT and RIGHT or UP and DOWN arrow keys to adjust the audio level.
Section 6: Push-to-Talk (PTT) Calling The DZMx and DZMx Plus allows users to use Iridium's PTT service, providing global call coverage. The DZMx and DZMx Plus can be switched between phone mode and PTT mode as required. Note: Iridium PTT is a licensed feature. If you wish to use Iridium PTT, you must subscribe to the PTT service through your Iridium service Provider, a licence can be purchased from Flightcell by contacting orders@flightcell.com.
The DZMx and DZMx Plus provides a 50-entry library of pre-configured quick messages that can be sent using the keypad. SMS messages and quick messages can also be sent using the DZMx Connect app. Note: Messages in the DZMx message library can only be entered or edited using the DZMx Connect app and when logged in as an Installer.
Privacy Privacy is available between multiple users of a shared aircraft e.g. a corporate jet or a charter plane. The user can manually clear the call log history using the DZMx keypad or the DZMx Plus control head keypad. The privacy setting is available under Menu > Hardware Config > Privacy Controls. If this option is not available, it may not have been configured by the installer.
Section 8: Phone Book Phone book entries can be added, edited, or deleted using the keypad or the DZMx Connect app. It is recommended that DZMx Connect is used for making multiple changes to the phone book. Note: The phonebook stores a maximum of 50 contacts.
The DZMx cellular and satellite modems provide data connections to the internet using the DZMx Ethernet port as a router. When a PC or laptop is plugged into the units Ethernet port, the DZMx will allocate an IP address in the range 192.168.4.xxx.
MARK is pressed. To Send a Manual Report Press and release the MARK button. The DZMx will display ‘Position Marked’ and a tracking message will be added to the outgoing message queue. To Send a Manual Report with Message Attached Press and hold MARK until the message library opens.
Scroll down to the message to be sen.t Press ENTER to display the message then press ENTER to send; the DZMx will display ‘Position Marked’ and the tracking message will be added to the outgoing message queue. Note: These are the default settings. The installer profile can attribute different settings to short and long MARK button presses.
Text (SMS) Contacts only The recipients for each message are designated individually by editing entries in the DZMx Contact Editor in the DZMx Connect app. To send messages to one or more text recipients. Short press the MARK button. Select the number between 1 and 10 that corresponds to a pre-configured message.
To change the settings of the periodic timer settings: Press MENU > Tracking > Periodic Events. Select the setting from the menu (Periodic Timer, Heading Timer, Heading Variation or On Ground Timer). Press ENTER. The DZMx will display a slider indicating the current settings value.
Section 11: WiFi WiFi is an in-built option that works with any DZMx or DZMx Plus that has a DZP_04 or DZP_ 07 part number ending with the letter W. It provides an onboard hotspot and hub for smart devices and connected equipment such as medical monitors aboard the aircraft.
Using the DZMx Connect app on a mobile device, navigate to Connectivity > Bluetooth. i i i . Toggle the switch to On. This can only be done if the DZMx is WiFi capable and WiFi has been set up and enabled.
DZMx phonebook. This is a separate phonebook to the one where normal DZMx contacts are stored. It is a temporary function, and the contacts are erased in the DZMx when the unit powers off. Refer to the Installer Manual for details on how to configure this for iPhone and Android.
To activate A.R.M. before a flight commences using the DZMx keypad: 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.
Activating Emergency Mode Distress messages may be sent from the DZMx in an emergency. Your tracking provider will have a system for raising an alert or alarm when a distress message is received. To send a distress message: Using the keypad press and hold the EMER key until the DZMx beeps and flashes DISTRESS queued.
The DZMx will transmit a message that emergency mode has been terminated. Alert Mode The DZMx allows users to activate an "Alert" mode event that says something is wrong with the flight or the mission. It is not as severe as the emergency mode.
Completing a Form When a form requires completion, Form Entry Required will be displayed on the top of the DZMx main screen. To complete the form using the DZMx keypad: Select MENU >...
The DFT and the Trip Timer can be reset using the DZMx Connect app. Refer to the DZMx Installation Manual for instructions on how to set the TTAF. Note: The TTAF reset is one-time only and it is important to set it correctly.
Geofence suspend mode can be activated by pressing and holding the MENU key. The DZMx screen will momentarily display that tracking is now suspended and will also state the suspend radius. The geofence radius will be centred at your current position and the suspend radius set will be set to the geofence radius setting.
If the DZMx is within a geofence perimeter, press and hold the MENU key until the Geofence Options menu appears.
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Disconnect the Remote Assistance Connection Disconnection would normally be done once Flightcell support has finished assisting and has given the “all-clear” but it can be done at any time using the DZMx keypad or DZMx Connect app. To disconnect using the DZMx Connect app »...
Section 14: Documentation and Information The latest version of the documentation is available on the Flightcell website www.flightcell.com/resources Documentation, user instructions and technical information can be ordered by contacting Flightcell. Contact Details Mailing Address Flightcell International Limited PO Box 1481...
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