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- Page 1 Axnes AS PNG BST50 Base Station Release 2 with AXS-SW-0311 software PNG CP50 Control Panel Operation Manual Document number: AX-PNG-UMAN-1219 Revision: Issue C Date: 2018-Jun-05 Document number Revision Date AX-PNG-UMAN-1219 Issue C 2018-Jun-05 Page 1-1 Confidential document and information...
- Page 2 Axnes AS Revision history Revision Date Description List of affected pages Issue A 2017-11-10 First revision for Release 2 (AXS-SW- 0311) Issue B 2017-11-20 Minor textual updates Issue C 2018-06-05 Included references to FCC standards Document number Revision Date AX-PNG-UMAN-1219...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Axnes AS Table of contents SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION ................. 1-5 Document References ..................1-5 System ......................... 1-5 Radio ........................1-6 Identification of article ................... 1-7 SECTION 2: OPERATION ...................... 2-1 Groups ......................... 2-1 Configurations ...................... 2-2 2.2.1 Encryption ..................... 2-2 General UI ...................... - Page 4 Axnes AS Technical data for BST50 ..................3-1 3.1.1 Operation ...................... 3-1 3.1.2 Power supply ....................3-1 3.1.3 Audio interface 0-3 ..................3-1 3.1.4 Connectors ....................3-1 3.1.5 Radio characteristics ..................3-2 3.1.6 Dimensions BST50 ..................3-2 3.1.7 Material ......................3-2 Technical data CP50 ....................
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Page 5: Section 1: General Information
General information Section 1: Axnes AS has delivered the Polycon system to the rotary wing Search and Rescue segment for decades. The system is widely adopted in this segment. The PNG system is based on the functionality in the previous system, but enhances the functionality and performance based on user feedback. -
Page 6: Radio
Axnes AS The PNG system consists of one base station and one or more handheld rechargeable radios, chargers for the handhelds, as well as an optional control panel connected to the base station. The PNG Base Station and Control Panel are installed in the aircraft and supplied with power from the aircraft system. -
Page 7: Identification Of Article
Axnes AS 1.4 Identification of article PNG Base Stations in the BST50 series with part numbers in the AXS-BS-XXXX* series PNG Control Panels in the CP50 series with part numbers in the AXS-CP-XXXX* series *Note: XXXX indicates any number of characters at the end of the part number string. -
Page 8: Section 2: Operation
Axnes AS Operation Section 2: The PNG system consists of one PNG Base Station and one or more handheld radios. To make all units in the PNG system interoperable, each unit must be configured with compatible parameters. Configuration of the PNG system will imply setting of radio frequencies, defining groups and setting scrambling or encryption parameters. -
Page 9: Configurations
When delivered from factory, the PNG Base Station uses a default encryption key called “AXNES DEFAULT”. Changing this encryption key requires the user to acquire an encryption key programming kit. Note that the PNG Base Station and all handhelds in a system must use the same encryption key in order to connect and communicate with each other. -
Page 10: General Ui
Axnes AS 2.3 General UI Rotary/push menu navigator Rotary/push configuration selector SR Search Rescue SYS: OK TX:---- Push button Service connector system on/off Push button broadcast on/off Push button Push button menu mute on/off activation/back The PNG Base Station itself has no visible UI. All control and status of the behaviour is reflected in the PNG Control Panel. -
Page 11: System Standby And Base Station Transmit
Axnes AS The system can be turned off by a push and hold of the power on/off button for 3 seconds. The system can be re-activated through a short push on the on/off button. At re-activation, the last used configuration is loaded. -
Page 12: Broadcast
Axnes AS • System status – The system status is shown on the third line. The system is continuously monitored, and as long as no error conditions are detected, SYS: OK is indicated. If errors are detected, an error code will be shown in this field, see section 2.11 Error conditions. -
Page 13: Receive Mode
Axnes AS 2.8 Receive mode RX FROM Rescue Winch OP Group received from Logical name of Received signal strength transmitting handheld When the PNG Base Station receives audio from one or more handhelds, the PNG Control Panel will show the following information: •... -
Page 14: Configuration Change
Axnes AS 2.9 Configuration change Rotary push button for configuration navigation SR Search Rescue >EM Medical PT Passenger Configuration Logical name of activated if config configurations rotary button pushed To change configuration, the config rotary push button is used. Rotating the button will list all programmed configurations by its logical name. -
Page 15: Menu
Axnes AS 2.10 Menu Rotary push button for menu navigation, push for select >Poll position Moving map Activate menu mode and navigate up The menu navigation of the CP50 is a four-way navigation consisting of the “MENU” button, left and right scroll with the “Scroll” rotary push button and push on the “Scroll” rotary push button. - Page 16 Axnes AS The first push on the menu button will activate top level menu. The menu hierarchy is illustrated below: Standby/receive mode Dimming * Dim Display Dimming Curve Poll position List of handhelds registered** Position of handheld Moving map ON / OFF...
- Page 17 Axnes AS SW Hash: … Boot SW: AX-SW-… Rel: … Serial Num: … Capabilities: … Config CRC: … Dimming table CRC: … Crypto Key name: … Installation *** * Note: Refer to 2.10.1 Dimming ** Note: Handhelds that fail to respond to Base station queries for 200 seconds, will be removed from the list of handhelds.
- Page 18 Axnes AS 2.10.1 Dimming If the CP50 is connected to the cockpit or cabin analogue dimming signal, the CP50 illumination will follow the main dimming level in the cockpit or cabin. The illumination of the PNG Control Panel display and buttons follows the voltage on the dimming pins according to the dimming curve chosen in the Dimming Curve menu.
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Page 19: Map System
Axnes AS The position will appear in the display, initially with dashes, indicating that the position is not available, while waiting for the GPS lock. As soon as GPS lock is established, the long/lat position of the handheld will be displayed. The position is updated at a configurable interval, with a default value of 10 seconds. -
Page 20: Software Versions
If the system becomes unresponsive, a hardware reset can be initiated by holding the power on/off button for 12 sec. If error condition is persistent, the unit should be sent for service at an Axnes authorised repair centre. Authorised repair centres are published at www.axnes.com... -
Page 21: Section 3: Technical Data
Radio: Duplex, single frequency Frequency: 397-470 MHz, customer specified channels, see Note 1 VOX operation: Axnes Aviation patented NIVOX, ensures no loss and operation in high noise environment Number of wireless users: Unlimited Number of groups: Number of radio configurations:... -
Page 22: Radio Characteristics
Axnes AS Primary Antenna A2: TNC female Secondary Antenna A1: TNC female 3.1.5 Radio characteristics Frequency: 397-470 MHz (customer configurations) Note 1. Channel separation: 25 KHz Modulation: 16QAM Frequency stability: <5 ppm Receiver sensitivity <97dBm at BER 10 Output power: 30-400 mW (nom 400 mW) @ A2, A1 17 dB below 50 Ω... -
Page 23: Connectors
Axnes AS 3.2.3 Connectors To BST50: Amphenol PT02Y12-8P 3.2.4 Dimensions CP50 Physical dimensions: W=146 mm, H = 57.2 mm, D = 39 mm behind mounting rail, D=25.4 in front of mounting rail Weight: 330 g Mounting: DZUS 3.2.5 Material Material:... -
Page 24: Section 4: Qualifications
Axnes AS Qualifications Section 4: The PNG system is qualified to the relevant sections of: • RTCA DO-160G Environmental conditions and test procedures for airborne equipment. • Specification EN 302 561 V1.2.1 (2009-12) Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Land Mobile Service; Radio equipment using constant or non-constant envelope modulation operating in a channel bandwidth of 25 kHz, 50 kHz, 100 kHz or 150 kHz;... -
Page 25: Section 5: Recommended Maintenance
Section 5: The BST50 Base Station and CP50 Control Panel is operated on condition, and no service intervals are recommended. Latest service information and approved service centres will be available at Axnes resource website: http://www.axnes.com/ or contact Axnes AS at: Phone: +47 37 04 08 00 E-mail: post@axnes.com... -
Page 26: Section 6: Abbreviations
Axnes AS Abbreviations Section 6: Advanced Encryption Standard AIS SART Automatic Identification System Search And Rescue Transmitter BaseStation Control Panel Cyclic Redundancy Check. Used for validation of datasets. GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System Global Positioning System HandHeld HeadSet Hardware InterCom System...
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