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Installation Manual
117-00002 Flightcell SVS Installation Manual Rev 1.2 Effective date 20 September 2023

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  • Page 1 Flightcell SVS Installation Manual 117-00002 Flightcell SVS Installation Manual Rev 1.2 Effective date 20 September 2023...
  • Page 2: Section 1: Revisions & Approvals

    Except as expressly provided below, no part of this document may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded, or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose other than that which Flightcell International has provided this document for. Any electronic or printed copy of this document or any revision must contain the complete text of this copyright notice. Any unauthorised commercial distribution of this document or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting to a Spare Radio Position on the Audio Panel ............14 Inputs ............................14 Wiring the inputs ..........................15 Outputs ........................... 15 Management Ports ........................15 117-00002 Flightcell SVS Installation Manual Rev 1.2 Effective date 20 September 2023 Page 3...
  • Page 4 Backlight Control Options ......................24 Section 6: Diagnostics........................25 Real-Time Diagnostics ....................... 25 Section 7: Documentation and Information ..................26 Contact Details ........................... 26 Warranty ............................ 26 117-00002 Flightcell SVS Installation Manual Rev 1.2 Effective date 20 September 2023 Page 4...
  • Page 5: Section 2: Introduction

    This manual has been prepared to guide you through the installation and configuration of your Flightcell SVS. Please read this manual carefully before using your SVS for the first time. Keep this manual in a safe place and use it as your first point of reference.
  • Page 6: Section 3: Specifications

    NVIS Green A (Night operation) General Purpose Inputs Inputs Levels (Vin) 0 to 28VDC Levels (Vout) 0 to 32VDC General Purpose Outputs Max Current (lout) 500mA 117-00002 Flightcell SVS Installation Manual Rev 1.2 Effective date 20 September 2023 Page 6...
  • Page 7: Environmental And Emi Qualifications

    Environmental and EMI Qualifications The SVS has been tested to the following DO-160G and MIL categories: Cate Test Name DO160G Test Section Notes gory Ground Survival Low and Short Section 4 Combined test Time Operating Low Temp Operating Low Temp...
  • Page 8: Section 4: Installation

    The ideal location is in the panel where it is readily viewed by, and accessible to the pilot or pilots. If the SVS is installed in the pedestal, for ease of use it is preferable to install it as near to the front of the pedestal as possible.
  • Page 9: Antennas

    Up to 17m LMR600 Up to 26m It is recommended that the antenna cable be reduced to RG58 for the last 300mm to the SVS to assist with installation in the panel. SIM cards The SVS may have one or two Iridium modems.
  • Page 10: Sim Slot Designation

    Other cabling - 24 AWG stranded (0.205mm2). It is recommended that enough slack be left in the main cable to enable the SVS to be partially removed from the aircraft panel for service or to exchange the Iridium SIM cards.
  • Page 11: Svs Main Connector

    SVS Main Connector The SVS uses a single D38999 connector. Refer to the figure below for the layout of the SVS backplate, connector type: D38999/24WE-35PN. The mating part is D38999/26WE-35SN (or equivalent). Connector Pinouts are shown in the following table.
  • Page 12 MIC TO SVS 1 LO ICS1 Audio port INPUT RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED USB VBUS USB Upgrade port USB D- USB Upgrade port RESERVED OUTPUT 4B Reserved for future use OUTPUT 117-00002 Flightcell SVS Installation Manual Rev 1.2 Effective date 20 September 2023 Page 12...
  • Page 13: Necessary Connections

    Audio from the SVS to the Aircraft Audio System The SVS supports an isolated audio channel for each of the Iridium SATVOICE channels installed in the unit. Audio from the SVS is connected direct to the ICS input, and its levels adjusted using the SVS setting.
  • Page 14: Low Impedance Microphones

    The way this is configured will depend on how many headsets are to have access to the SVS: If only the pilot is to use the SVS, its MIC TO SVS 1 HI/LO lines are connected only to the pilot’s microphone line.
  • Page 15: Wiring The Inputs

    GPIs if required. Outputs The SVS has four outputs, which are switches that can be used to turn an electrical signal on or off. These can each be wired to a light on the aircraft panel.
  • Page 16: Section 5: Configuration

    Section 5: Configuration A number of settings on the SVS can be user configured via a connected PC using the Command Line Interface. Accessing the Command Line Interface The Command Line Interface is usually accessed over the SVS Ethernet connection but can also be accessed over the SVS USB connection.
  • Page 17 6: Press OK to apply the configuration. Note: If the configured Ethernet port is the primary port for the PC, it should be reset to “Obtain an IP address automatically” in step 5 to access the internet when SVS configuration is complete.
  • Page 18: Using The Usb Interface

    1: Connect a PC to the SVS via the USB connection 2: Open a serial terminal to the SVS com port using a serial terminal client such as Putty. In Windows, the correct COM port to select can be found using the Device Manager. In the windows search bar type in Device Manager.
  • Page 19: Using The Command Line Interface

    Commands can be input one at a time, using the ENTER key to execute the command. To show a list of commands use the help command which will output the following: 117-00002 Flightcell SVS Installation Manual Rev 1.2 Effective date 20 September 2023 Page 19...
  • Page 20: Configuring The Svs

    Modem Configuration The SVS can be configured with one or two Iridium 9523 Satellite modems for use with either the ATS Safety Voice network or the standard Iridium SATVOICE network. The default modem configuration for the SVS is: »...
  • Page 21: Safety Voice Functionality Activation

    Importing and Exporting Settings and Phone Books SVS settings and phone books may be exported and imported. Settings files on an SVS can be exported to enable settings to be replicated across multiple SVS units. Phonebooks can be imported and exported, enabling the phonebook to be edited offline, and replicated across multiple SVS units.
  • Page 22: Settings File

    Settings File The SVS settings file can be imported/exported via the webserver to replicate the configuration across multiple SVS units. The file contains a CRC32 checksum to verify file integrity in case of a filesystem error and cannot be manually edited.
  • Page 23: Audio Configuration

    Configuring Side Tone Side tone is normally provided by the aircraft audio panel or ICS, but in some installations may not be available. Side tone can be supplied by the SVS if required by setting the following settings to YES: »...
  • Page 24: Backlight Control Options

    A value of 220 is suggested for a linear response to the human eye. DAY_MODE_DIMMING_EN Enable/disable for dimming the day mode backlight output via the dimming discrete input 117-00002 Flightcell SVS Installation Manual Rev 1.2 Effective date 20 September 2023 Page 24...
  • Page 25: Section 6: Diagnostics

    Real-Time Diagnostics The following screens are available from the menu screen to help diagnose any issues that may occur during the operation of the SVS. These screens can be accessed by pressing the MENU key from the home screen. »...
  • Page 26: Section 7: Documentation And Information

    The warranty is void if any labels are removed or if it is determined that your SVS has been: » Connected to a power supply delivering power outside the designs operational range (12- 28V) »...

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