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Thommen AC32 Installation Manual

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  • Page 2: Revision History

    AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 2 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 REVISION HISTORY REVISION DESCRIPTION ISSUE DATE INITIAL CHECKED INITIAL RELEASE 30th Aug, 2004 Appendix VI - Equipment Dimensions 18th Jan, 2005 : Compact Case added.
  • Page 3 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 3 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 REVISION DESCRIPTION ISSUE DATE INITIAL CHECKED class and BIT Matrix added Appendix III Airspeed calibration table extended Appendix IV Mach no. calibration...

  • Page 4: Service Bulletin Indices

    AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 4 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 SERVICE BULLETIN INDICES SERVICE BULLETIN EDITION / REVISION SB No. Date SUBJECT NUMBER Hardware and Software AD32/AC32/01 Initial Release...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 5 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 Table of Contents Page REVISION HISTORY............................2 SERVICE BULLETIN INDICES .......................... 4 SECTION I ................................9 Introduction ..........................9 A.
  • Page 6 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 6 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 SECTION V ..............................72 1. Trouble shooting ........................72 2. Maintenance .......................... 73 A. Recalibration Interval ......................73 APPENDICES ..............................
  • Page 7 Figure 3: AC32 Block Diagram ......................16 Figure 4: Primary Power Fail......................25 Figure 5: AC32 Harness Shielding ....................33 Figure 6: AC32 Primary Power Fail ....................34 Figure 7: Wiring Diagram ........................39 Figure 8: Digital Air Data Computer Communication ................. 40...
  • Page 8 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 8 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 List of Abbreviations and Acronyms Abbreviation Description Aircraft Absolute Air Data Computer ARINC Aeronautical Radio Inc. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange...

  • Page 9: Section I

    REVUE THOMMEN AC32 Digital Air Data Computer equipment. This manual also defines interface design requirements including mechanical and electrical characteristics for REVUE THOMMEN AC32. The Interface Control Document (ICD) information is also covered in detail in this manual.
  • Page 10 Page 10 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 SPECIFICATIONS AC-SPE-500 AC32 Specification Digital Air Data Computer ADAC-SWR-420 ADAC Software Requirements Limitations Limited to manufacturer specifications of the digital input bus and to the applicable configuration and Mod status. COMMERCIAL...
  • Page 11 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 11 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 B.2 Identification B.2.1 Type Identification Type : AC32.10.21.11.AE (For Sample) AC32 Digital Air Data Computer - 1000…53000 ft / 0/20…200 Knots Standard Function Power Supply 28 VDC (<...
  • Page 12 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 B.2.2 Identification Plate The Identification/Name plate is attached in the equipment case of AC32 Digital Air Data Computer externally. The sample of Identification/Name plate of AC32 Digital Air Data Computer equipment is shown below: Identification Plate: AC32.10.21.11.AE, MOD00A, Config. ID 0201...

  • Page 13: Technical Specification

    AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 13 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 C. Technical Specification Characteristics Specifications Primary Power 28 VDC During startup max. 7 W Normal operation max. 5 W max.

  • Page 14: Equipment Dimensions

    AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 14 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 D. Equipment Dimensions Equipment Dimensions : Figure 1: Equipment Front and Rear View NOTE: The dimensions are in millimeters or inches...
  • Page 15 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 15 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 Figure 2: Equipment Side and Top View...

  • Page 16: Interface Block Diagram

    AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 16 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 E. Interface Block diagram AC32 Digital Air Data Computer Static Pressure Static Port S Sensor Pitot Pitot Port P...

  • Page 17: Section Ii

    It has integrated solid-state pressure sensors for static and pitot pressure. The AC32 is RVSM compliant and provides up to 2 x 16 SSEC curves. This specification covers a Digital Air Data Computer with...

  • Page 18: Operations

    A.1 Power Supply The AC32 Digital Air Data Computer is designed to be supplied by a 28 VDC power supply in accordance with RTCA/DO-160D Section 16.0 Category Z.The equipment does not require more than 7 W for normal operation.
  • Page 19 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 A.3 ARINC 429 Interface The ARINC 429 module in AC32 Digital Air Data Computer supports the ARINC-I/O interface and the bus interface to the CPU. The ARINC 429 offers the following main features: - Two transmitter and two receiver ports - ARINC Low-Rate &...
  • Page 20 The configuration identification defines a specific equipment configuration parameterized by the individual parameter lists for each AC32 equipment, which in turn explains the different parameter requested by the installer. So for every new AC32 equipment different Configuration ID number is designated.
  • Page 21 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 21 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 A.6 Operating Range, Limiting Values and Tolerances Airdata Operating ranges BIT Limits MIN/MAX Tolerance Note 1) Note 2) ALTITUDE related Values -1,000 ft …...

  • Page 22: Operating Modes

    AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 22 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 1) Operating range: - Nominal operating range where equipment shall be within specs 2) BIT limits - Transmitted values shall be within the parametrical BIT limits (tolerances for extreme...

  • Page 23: Testing

    AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 23 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 Testing A. Built-in-Test A.1 BIT Overview When? Action Duration Startup BIT Primary power switched on - test internal circuits <...

  • Page 24: Failure Modes

    AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 24 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 B. Failure Modes B.1 Fault Code Handling The operation mode of the instrument in case of fault indication shall be according to the following...
  • Page 25 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 25 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 B.2 Primary Power Fail Indication (optional) Primary Power Fail indicates loss of primary power 28 VDC only if emergency power is available.

  • Page 26: Section Iii

    SECTION III Approvals A. General The approval of the AC32 Digital Air Data Computer equipment is being accomplished under certified TSO-C106 / TSO-C88a. NOTE: The TSO identifies the minimum performance standards, tests and other conditions applicable for issuance of design and production approval of the equipment and does not specifically identify acceptable conditions for installation.

  • Page 27: Environmental Qualification

    Revision 2.1 NOTE: Unit performs continuous self-testing (BIT) and monitoring; any detected failures are annunciated. C. Environmental Qualification The AC32 Digital Air Data Computer shall be operated within the limits specified under the following environmental conditions: Environmental Criteria Requirement Remarks RTCA/DO-160D Temperature &...
  • Page 28 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 28 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 Environmental Criteria Requirement Remarks RTCA/DO-160D Vibration RTCA/DO-160D Section 8.0 Curves F & F1 Cat. [(TB1)(TR)]/[(SL)(SM)] Cat. [UG] without shock...
  • Page 29 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 29 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 Environmental Criteria Requirement Remarks RTCA/DO-160D Abnormal surge voltage up to 80 V for 100 ms up to 48 V for 1 s Voltage Spikes RTCA/DO-160D Section 17.0...
  • Page 30 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 C.1 Electromagnetic Environment (EME) The AC32 Digital Air Data Computer is designed, analyzed, installed, and tested to perform and fulfill the aircraft electromagnetic environment (EME) requirements without any malfunction or degradation in performance. C.2 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) The AC32 Digital Air Data Computer proves electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

  • Page 31: Section Iv

    TAT (Total Air Temperature) Probe input D.2 Power Control (DC Primary) The AC32 Digital Air Data Computer is designed for 28 VDC power supply in accordance with RTCA/DO-160D Section 16.0 under Category Z or Category B respectively. An optional secondary 28 VDC emergency power supply input is drawn from the emergency bus is...
  • Page 32 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 D.3 Power Consumption The following table shows values of power consumed by AC32 equipment with the full operating functionality. The equipment e.g. without ARINC429 module or without sensors have less power consumption. The power consumption by the AC32 flight equipment at different stages of operation are shown...
  • Page 33 To minimize the effects of HIRF (High Intensity Radiated Fields) and lightning hazards proper shielding and grounding techniques are required for the mating connector of the AC32 Digital Air Data Computer. The GROUND strap should be electrically connected to the mating connector with conductive overbraid shielding and the other end of the it should be connected to aircraft ground.
  • Page 34 > 60 % of 28 VDC Primary Power voltage normal Emergency Primary Power Power Discrete Voltage AC32 AD32 Comparator Input Primary Power Fail Figure 6: AC32 Primary Power Fail NOTE: For use and assignment refer to the individual execution of equipment type in the AC32 Technical Checklist.

  • Page 35: Electrical Connector

    E. Electrical connector E.1 Pin Assignments The electrical connectors for interfacing the AC32 with aircraft wiring are round type connectors. NOTE: The mating connector should be shielded. The below shown table shows the pin numbers and its definition/functionality for the mating Electrical...
  • Page 36 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 36 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 Pin # Signal Name Function Signal Type EMC cat. Remarks ARINC429 RxD 1B Serial Interface Bus data bus em./...
  • Page 37 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 37 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 Pin # Signal Name Function Signal Type EMC cat. Remarks Discrete In 0 (TEST) Input Discrete (0) Standard...
  • Page 38 2) To avoid “CODE” flag indication on the display discrete input no. 5 (connector pin no. “d”) must be grounded 3) Transmit and Receive Signals are seen from the AC32 view 4) Reserved for future development 5) Power Return for primary and secondary supply are connected internally 6) -- 7) For use and assignment refer to the individual execution of your type in the technical checklist.
  • Page 39 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 39 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 Cable requirements for RF SUSCEPTIBILITY acc. RTCA DO-160D, Sect. 20, Cat. YY and Severe HIRF-Environment according to INT/POL/27&29/1 with a 6 dB attenuation...
  • Page 40 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 40 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 E.3 Data Link Interface Diagram The Diagram shows an example of data communication with flight Displays. Captain Co-Pilot...
  • Page 41 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 41 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 F. TAT Probe Interface The TAT (Total Air Temperature) probe according to ARINC 706-4 Section 4.8 (500 Ohm) is connected to an input of the instrument with 2-/3- or 4-wire connection according to the configuration required.
  • Page 42 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 42 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 NOTES: - For use refer to the individual execution of your type in Technical Checklist. - Pt 100 configuration also available.

  • Page 43: Digital Data Interfaces

    AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 43 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 G. Digital Data Interfaces G.1 ARINC 429 Data bus Interface Digital Data Standards are acc. to ARINC 429 Mark 33 DITS and ARINC 706-4 Mark 5 SADS /...
  • Page 44 The installer shall make provisions to allocate the bus load to both ARINC 429 transmit channels of the AC32. This shall be taken into account especially at high speed bit rate and with more than 7 receivers per transmit channel. In individual installations the impedance of receivers connected to the AC32 could be much higher than expected.
  • Page 45 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 45 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 Label Signal Name I/O Transfer channel Digital ADC Maintenance Word #2 (provision) Indicated airspeed TxD1/TxD2 Equipment Identifier TxD1/TxD2...

  • Page 46: Label 203 (Pressure Altitude)

    AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 46 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 G.3.1 Label 203 (Pressure Altitude) Label 203 (Pressure Altitude) 1 Label LSB 8 Bit SAL = 203 octal...
  • Page 47 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 47 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 G.3.2 Label 204 (Baro corrected altitude #1) Label 204 (Baro corrected altitude #1) 1 SAL LSB 8 Bit SAL = 204 octal...
  • Page 48 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 48 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 G.3.3 Label 220 Baro corrected altitude #2 Label 220 (Baro corrected altitude #2) 1 SAL LSB 8 Bit SAL = 220 octal...
  • Page 49 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 49 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 G.3.4 Label 205 (Mach number) Label 205 (Mach number) 1 SAL LSB 8 Bit SAL = 205 octal...
  • Page 50 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 50 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 G.3.5 Label 206 (Computed air speed) Label 206 (Computed air speed) 1 SAL LSB 8 Bit SAL = 206 octal...
  • Page 51 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 51 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 G.3.6 Label 207 (Maximum allowable air speed) Label 207 (Maximum allowable air speed) 1 SAL LSB 8 Bit SAL = 207 octal...
  • Page 52 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 52 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 G.3.7 Label 210 (True air speed) Label 210 (True air speed) 1 SAL LSB 8 Bit SAL = 210 octal...
  • Page 53 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 53 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 G.3.8 Label 211 (Total air temperature) Label 211 (Total air temperature) 1 SAL LSB 8 Bit SAL = 211 octal...
  • Page 54 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 54 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 G.3.9 Label 212 (Altitude rate) Label 212 (Altitude rate) 1 SAL LSB 8 Bit SAL = 212 octal...
  • Page 55 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 55 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 G.3.10 Label 213 (Static air temperature) Label 213 (Static air temperature) 1 SAL LSB 8 Bit SAL = 213 octal...
  • Page 56 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 56 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 G.3.11 Label 215 (Impact pressure) Label 215 (Impact pressure) 1 SAL LSB 8 Bit SAL = 215 octal...

  • Page 57: Label 217 (Indicated Static Pressure)

    AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 57 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 G.3.12 Label 217 (Indicated static pressure) Label 217 (Indicated Static Pressure) 1 Label LSB 8 Bit SAL = 217 octal...
  • Page 58 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 58 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 G.3.13 Label 234 (Baro correction mbar #1) Label 234 (Baro correction mbar #1) 1 SAL LSB 8 Bit SAL = 234 octal...
  • Page 59 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 59 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 G.3.14 Label 235 (Baro correction inHg #1) Label 235 (Baro correction inHg #1) 1 SAL LSB 8 Bit SAL = 235 octal...
  • Page 60 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 60 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 G.3.15 Label 236 (Baro correction mbar #2) Label 236 (Baro correction mbar #2) 1 SAL LSB 8 Bit SAL = 236 octal...
  • Page 61 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 61 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 G.3.16 Label 237 (Baro correction inHg #2) Label 237 (Baro correction inHg #2) 1 SAL LSB 8 Bit SAL = 237 octal...
  • Page 62 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 62 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 G.3.17 Label 242 (Total pressure) Label 242 (Total pressure) 1 SAL LSB 8 Bit SAL = 242 octal...
  • Page 63 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 63 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 G.3.18 Label 270 (Discrete word #1) Label 270 (Discrete word #1) Logic according to ARINC standard Logical state for...
  • Page 64 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 64 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 G.3.19 Label 271 (Discrete word #2) Label 271 (Discrete word #2) provision, not used in ADU32 1 SAL LSB...

  • Page 65: Label 320 (Magnetic Heading)

    AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 65 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 G.3.20 Label 320 (Magnetic Heading) Label 320 (Magnetic Heading) 1 SAL LSB 8 Bit SAL = 320 octal...
  • Page 66 8 Bit SAL = 350 octal This Label transmits Information about alerter and display settings needed to provide synchronisation of two peers. It should not be used on AC32. 8 SAL MSB 9 SDI Source / Destination Identifier 10 SDI...
  • Page 67 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 67 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 G.3.22 Label 351 (Maintenance word #2) Label 351 (Maintenance word #2) 1 SAL LSB 8 Bit SAL = 351 octal...
  • Page 68 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 68 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 G.3.23 Label 353 (Indicated air speed) Label 353 (Indicated airspeed) 1 SAL LSB 8 Bit SAL = 353 octal...
  • Page 69 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 69 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 G.3.24 Label 377 (Equipment Identification) Label 377 (Equipment Identification) 1 SAL LSB 8 Bit SAL = 377 octal...
  • Page 70 H.1 Discrete Inputs Six (6) discrete inputs (0-5) are available. The use and logic of the discrete are parametrical. NOTE: For use and assignment refer to the individual execution of your type in the AC32.() Technical Checklist (TCL). Voltage level 28 VDC power supply „High‟...

  • Page 71: Icao Encoded Altitude Output

    AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 71 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 H.2 Discrete Outputs Three (3) discrete outputs( 1-3) are available. The use and logic of the discrete is parametric.

  • Page 72: Section V

    NOTE: For any malfunction of the equipment not listed in the table above, Manufacturer can be contacted for assisting in the trouble shooting. Check the equipment using the THOMMEN RS-232 monitoring SW. Read out the failure memory (BIT history) to analyse failures.

  • Page 73: Maintenance

    (validation) of a fault, isolation of cause of the fault, repair of the fault and preliminary checkout shall not exceed 2 hours repair time for any single failure in an instrument. The Maintenance of the AC32 Digital Air Data Computer must be performed by the manufacturer representative or certified staff. ADAC32 Maintenance manual describes software installation, the required maintenance files and the performance range of the instrument.

  • Page 74: Appendices

    AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 74 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 APPENDICES Appendix I Failure Codes Start Up / Continuous ARINC FC Description Initiated Failure Class Program checksum Error...
  • Page 75 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 75 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 Start Up / Continuous ARINC FC Description Initiated Failure Class 051 Altitude Rate Out of Range Failure FW 51...
  • Page 76 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 76 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 BIT-Matrix The failure reaction is defined in the BIT Matrix:...
  • Page 77 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 77 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 Note: The following abbreviations are used for the failure attributes. : Critical Error : Non Critical Error : Stop Operation...

  • Page 78: Altimeter Calibration Table

    AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 78 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 Appendix II Altimeter Calibration Table Tolerance acc. to TSO-C10b Tolerance acc. to RVSM requirements Altitude ± [Feet] ± [Feet] 2)

  • Page 79: Airspeed Calibration Table

    AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 79 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 Appendix III Airspeed Calibration Table Scale Error acc. to ETSO/TSO-C46a Impact Pressure Airspeed Temperature Temperature @ 25 °C @ 25 °C...

  • Page 80: Mach Number Calibration Table

    AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 80 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 Appendix IV MACH Number Calibration Table Tolerances acc. to SAE AS8002 Revision A MACH ± MACH (indicated MACH number) @ Altitude 0 feet @ 25 °C (77 °F)
  • Page 81 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 81 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 MACH Tolerances (equipment specification) ± MACH @ Altitude 60„000 feet @ 25 °C (77 °F) @ -20 / +71°C (-4 / +160 °F) 0.900...

  • Page 82: Total Air Temperature (Tat) / Outside Air Temperature (Oat) Calibration Table

    AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 82 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 Appendix V Total Air Temperature (TAT) / Outside Air Temperature (OAT) Calibration Table Resistance Pt 500 acc. to ARINC 706-4 Indicated Total Air Temperature °C...

  • Page 83: Equipment Dimensions : Compact Case

    AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 83 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 Appendix VI Equipment Dimensions : Compact Case Equipment Front and Rear View NOTE: The dimensions are in millimeters or inches...
  • Page 84 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 84 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 Equipment Side and Top View...

  • Page 85: Identification Plates

    Revision 2.1 Appendix VII Identification Plates The Identification/Name plates is attached in the equipment case of AC32 Digital Air Data Computer externally. The sample of Identification/Name plates of AC32 Digital Air Data Computer equipment is shown below: REVUE THOMMEN AG...

  • Page 86: Appendix Viii

    Revision 2.1 Appendix VIII Software Version SW 2.10: The Software (SW) Version 2.10 is applicable for all AC32 Digital Air Data Computer Versions. The features included in SW Version 2.10 are described as follows: 1) ARINC429 functionality  All ARINC429 labels are made available on all channels as independent and independency of...
  • Page 87 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 87 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 The following table shows the ARINC 429 Labels available on different ARINC Transmit and Receive Channels: Label Signal Name...
  • Page 88 Note: ARINC 429 Label 320 is forwarded, when enabled in the configuration. Note: ARINC 429 Label 350 is forwarded, when disabled in the configuration. Note: For use and assignment refer to the individual execution of instrument type in the AC32 Technical Checklist.
  • Page 89 Page 89 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1  ARINC 429 Label 217 (Static Pressure) is added on AC32 Digital Air Data Computer equipment. Label 217 (Static Pressure) Label LSB 8 Bit SAL = 217 octal Label MSB...

  • Page 90: Software Version Sw 2.11

    AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 90 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 Appendix IX Software Version SW 2.11: Forwarded Standard and Non-Standard ARINC 429 labels The table below shows the list of ARINC 429 labels which are in the forwarded format. These Standard and Non standard ARINC 429 labels transmit on ARINC channel # 1 and # 2 when it is received either on ARINC channel # 1 or # 2 .

  • Page 91: Software Version Sw 2.41

    Appendix X Software Version SW 2.41: The Software Version 2.41 is applicable to AC32 Digital Air Data Computer in the customizable Version. The features included in SW Version 2.41 are High Speed or Low Speed ARINC 429 Labels with update rates as described in the following table:...

  • Page 92: Software Version 2.30

    AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 92 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 Appendix XI Software Version 2.30: Warning Flag Valid Outputs There will be two types of Warning Flag Valid Outputs that uses the following logic:...
  • Page 93 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 93 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 Discrete output functions Discrete output functions are assignable to the discrete outputs by parametrization. No. Discrete Output Function...

  • Page 94: Software Version Sw 2.40

    Appendix XII Software Version SW 2.40: The Software (SW) Version 2.40 is applicable for all AC32 Digital Air Data Computer Versions. The features included in SW Version 2.40 are described as follows: The disable-CAS-correction discrete input function determines whether IAS or CAS information shall be transmitted on ARINC label 206.

  • Page 95: Appendix Xiii

    Appendix XIII Software Version SW 2.50: The SW Version 2.50 is applicable for all AC32 Digital Air Data Computer Versions. The features included in SW Version 2.50 are described as follows: The disable-MACH-correction discrete input function determines whether the SSE corrected MACH-...

  • Page 96: Software Version Sw 2.51

    AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 96 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 Software Version SW 2.51: The SW Version 2.51 is applicable for installations upon request. The features included in SW Version 2.51 are described as follows:...

  • Page 97: Software Version Sw 2.60

    Revision 2.1 Appendix XIV Software Version SW 2.60: The Software (SW) Version 2.60 is applicable for all AC32 Digital Air Data Computer Versions. The features included in SW Version 2.60 are described as follows: Discrete Outputs: Discrete Outputs VNE, VFE and CAS warning are added as optional and is selectable.
  • Page 98 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 98 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 Offset/Slope Correction & Damping IAS Offset/Slope Correction and Damping function implemented to affect CAS/TAS computation CAS/TAS damping CAS and TAS is also be damped by the damping filter.

  • Page 99: Software Version Sw 2.70

    Appendix XV Software Version SW 2.70: The Software Version 2.70 is applicable for all AC32 Digital Air Data Computer versions with Hardware Version 4.20. SW Version 2.70 cannot be used on HW Versions 2.XX. The features included in SW Version 2.70 are described as follows: Discrete Output Functions No.
  • Page 100 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 100 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 No. Discrete Output Function Description Activation (default) VMO/MMO Warning The warning shall be active if IAS open = inactive exceeds VMO.
  • Page 101 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 101 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 Discrete Input Functions No. Discrete Input Functions Description Activation (default) TEST (external) External BIT activation high = Normal...
  • Page 102 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 102 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 Airspeed measurement range extension Measurement range of IAS, CAS extended up to 750 knots and Mach no. to 1.200.
  • Page 103 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 103 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 Label 206 “computed airspeed” shall transmit “indicated airspeed” value if the discrete input “disable CAS correction” is activated.
  • Page 104 AC32 DIGITAL AIR DATA COMPUTER INSTALLATION MANUAL REVUE THOMMEN AG Page 104 of 105 CH-4437 Waldenburg 04-Jan-2011 Document No. AC-INST-500 Revision 2.1 Multiple configurable VMO Four parametric VMO ranges added VMO 4 VMO 3 using VMO 2 VMO 1 ALT 4...
  • Page 105 Hardware Version 2.21 / MOD 01A: The Hardware Version 2.21 / MOD 01A is applicable for Digital Air Data Computer Part. No. AC32.10.21.11.AN only (refer to SB AC32/04). The features included in Hardware Version 2.21 / MOD 01A are described as follows: ARINC 429 Bus Load was improved during SBIT „ARINC bus short circuit detection‟...

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