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Section 4: Components required for installation ................6 Connectors and fasteners ......................6 Antenna ............................6 Section 5: Installing the Flightcell Iridium modem ................7 Mounting the modem ........................7 Wiring the modem ........................7 Guidelines for fabricating the wiring harness ................8 Guidelines for the antenna cable ....................
Section 2: 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.
Section 3: Flightcell Iridium Modem Specifications Flightcell part number MOP_00010 Material Faceplate and backplate – diecast Type 380 Aluminium with Black Powder Coat finish Extrusion – 6063 Aluminium with clear anodized finish Input voltage 12-32 V DC Power supply current Maximum current –...
Section 4: Components required for installation Connectors and fasteners The modem is connected to a wiring harness which is in turn is connected to a Flightcell DZMx (or a PC/embedded device). Following are the terminating connectors and fasteners used with the modem.
Section 5: Installing the Flightcell Iridium modem 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. Appendix 2 includes drawing references for a dimensioned drawing of the modem, showing mounting details.
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. The following minimum wiring specification is recommended: »...
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.
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 https://www.flightcell.com/support...
Section 7: Documentation and Information Comprehensive documentation for the Flightcell Iridium Modem is available on the Flightcell website http://www.flightcell.com/resources. Contact Details Mailing Address Flightcell International Limited PO Box 1481 Nelson 7040 New Zealand Physical Address Flightcell International Limited 98 Vickerman Street...
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