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Setting automatic GPS transmission based on heading change ................................................................ 35

Heading Timer ....................................................................................................................................... 36

Setting GPS display options .................................................................................................................... 37

Using automated flight following (AFF) ........................................................................................................ 38

Registering AFF mission start and end points .......................................................................................... 38

Controlling audio settings ............................................................................................................................ 40

Accessing the Audio Menu ...................................................................................................................... 40

Setting satellite phone audio volume ....................................................................................................... 41

Setting cell modem audio volume ........................................................................................................... 41

Isolating (muting) phones....................................................................................................................... 42

Setting auxiliary device audio volume ...................................................................................................... 43

Muting auxiliary devices .......................................................................................................................... 44

Using Flightcell

DZM common setup features ............................................................................................. 45

Accessing the Setup Menu ...................................................................................................................... 45

Using Auto Power On ............................................................................................................................. 45

Setting backlight brightness .................................................................................................................... 46

Setting backlight mode ........................................................................................................................... 46

Setting LCD contrast ............................................................................................................................... 47

Identifying firmware version and serial number ....................................................................................... 48

Emergency procedures ................................................................................................................................ 49

Sending a distress signal ........................................................................................................................ 49

Flightcell

advanced setup guide ......................................................................................................... 50

Configuring your Iridium satellite phone ...................................................................................................... 51

Configuring satellite phone service center number ................................................................................... 51

Overriding satellite phone antenna lock ................................................................................................... 51

Configuring GPS tracking ............................................................................................................................. 52

Using the Installation Settings Menu to access advanced settings ................................................................. 54

Configuring Advanced Tracking Settings ...................................................................................................... 55

Enabling manual GPS tracking ................................................................................................................ 55

Using GPS antenna diagnostics ............................................................................................................... 56

Setting automatic GPS transmission based on low speed limit .................................................................. 57

Setting automatic GPS transmission for takeoff and landing based on collective switch position ................ 58

Setting automatic GPS transmission for takeoff and landing based on squat switch position ..................... 60

Configuring oil pressure switch to record aircraft operating time .............................................................. 60

Finding messaging destination addresses ................................................................................................ 62

Configuring satellite messaging destination ............................................................................................. 62

Configuring cellular messaging destination .............................................................................................. 64

Configuring position report transmission options ..................................................................................... 65

Setting preferred messaging device ........................................................................................................ 66

Enabling Iridium SBD transmission .......................................................................................................... 66

Setting satellite message size ................................................................................................................. 67

Sending GPS location upon power up ...................................................................................................... 67

Enabling and disabling automated flight following (AFF) .......................................................................... 68

Summary of Contents for DZM

Page 1: ...age 1 of 88 Flightcell DZM The world s most advanced all in one communications and tracking system Global communications over the Iridium satellite network Cellular network GPS flight following Audio MP3 integration Operation Manual www flightcell com ...

Page 2: ... Issue 8 20 Dec 2006 Firmware 1 62 E Issue 9 02 Jan 2007 Firmware 1 66 E Issue 10 11 May 2007 Firmware 1 69 E Issue 11 14 Jun 2007 Firmware 1 73 E Issue 12 21 Sep 2007 A Whitlock Firmware 1 77 E Issue 13 13 Dec 2007 A Whitlock Firmware 1 81 E Issue 14 20 Mar 2008 A Whitlock Updated sat phone compatibility E Issue 15 09 Sep 2008 A Whitlock Firmware 2 00 and new doc format E Issue 16 22 Jul 2009 A W...

Page 3: ...ing 18 Exiting the menu 18 Flightcell DZM operator s guide 19 Making and answering calls 20 Making a call using manual dial 20 Making a call using the DZM phonebook 21 Making a call using speed dial 23 Answering an incoming call 24 Using touch tone dialing DTMF during a call 25 Editing phonebook entries 26 Adding editing or moving a phonebook entry 26 Deleting a phonebook entry 28 Using text messa...

Page 4: ...satellite phone 51 Configuring satellite phone service center number 51 Overriding satellite phone antenna lock 51 Configuring GPS tracking 52 Using the Installation Settings Menu to access advanced settings 54 Configuring Advanced Tracking Settings 55 Enabling manual GPS tracking 55 Using GPS antenna diagnostics 56 Setting automatic GPS transmission based on low speed limit 57 Setting automatic G...

Page 5: ...g other Flightcell DZM advanced setup features 76 Setting satellite phone type 76 Setting cellular modem type 77 Specifying keypad type 78 Inverting LCD color display 78 Restoring factory default settings 79 APPENDIX A Upgrading Flightcell DZM firmware 80 APPENDIX B Installing and using Flightcell SMS text messaging software 82 About Flightcell SMS Console software 82 System requirements for using...

Page 6: ...tive Tracking System It transmits aircraft or vehicle data on demand or according to operator configured rules Several tracking providers support DZM tracking data Contact your Flightcell supplier or Flightcell International Ltd for details of available service providers Automatic flight following The DZM has Automated Flight Following capabilities If supported by your tracking service provider th...

Page 7: ...the serial number when contacting Flightcell International about your DZM product Refer to Identifying firmware version and serial number on page 47 for further information about how to identify the serial number of your DZM Flightcell DZM specifications DZM conforms and is tested to FAA DO160E A supplementary Type Certificate STC has been issued for specific airframes The full Flightcell part num...

Page 8: ... Flightcell DZM Operating Manual Firmware v2 00 Page 8 of 88 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FLIGHTCELL DZM Learn how to Switch your DZM on and off Read the DZM LCD display Use the DZM keypad Use the DZM menu ...

Page 9: ... On is enabled the DZM will automatically switch on when power supply is connected OR to switch on manually press and hold the POWER key Refer to Using Auto Power On on page 45 for further information about Auto Power On Switching the DZM off Press and hold the POWER key until the progress bar on the LCD display screen reaches the end ...

Page 10: ... responding SAT Ready displays when the satellite phone is powered on but not in use SAT Calling displays when the satellite phone is dialing a number before connection is made SAT On Call displays when the satellite phone is connected on a call SAT Disconnecting displays when a call using the satellite phone is terminated by the user if the user doesn t answer an incoming call or if the called pa...

Page 11: ...answering calls on page 20 for further information about using the cell modem to make and receive calls CELL Sending Data displays when the DZM is attempting to send an SMS message over the cellular network SMS Sent displays when a message has been successfully transmitted SMS Failed displays if an SMS transmission has failed usually due to low signal strength In this case the DZM will retain the ...

Page 12: ...tomated Flight Following AFF status information displays at the bottom of the Main Screen when AFF is switched on AFF Requesting displays when AFF is switched on and confirmation of AFF activation is requested from the receiving server AFF Active displays when the receiving server confirms AFF is operating AFF Cancelling displays when AFF is switched off and confirmation of AFF termination is requ...

Page 13: ...ended No Tracking On Ground if the DZM is configured to only send tracking data when the aircraft is in the air Tracking On Ground if the DZM is configured to send tracking data when the aircraft is still on the ground see page 32 for further information Tracking Takeoff and Tracking Landed after the DZM has sent takeoff and landing reports Engine Start and Engine Stop if the DZM is configured to ...

Page 14: ...lite phone page 20 ISO PH key Press to isolate mute audio between the DZM and the cell and satellite phones page 42 CANCEL key Press to terminate a call undo last action or delete text or numbers entered on the display SPD CELL key Press to select a speed dial number to call from the cell modem page 22 SPD SAT key Press to select a speed dial number to call from the satellite phone page 22 AUX MUT...

Page 15: ...ys Press the 0 to 9 digit keys to dial a phone number key Press and hold for the international dialing prefix for GSM and Iridium networks only ENTER key Press to dial a phone number that has been entered page 20 CANCEL key Press to end a call undo last action or delete Use to enter or symbols when using touch tone dialing page 24 ...

Page 16: ...o access and configure a wide range of DZM settings Menu overview The DZM menu layout is shown in the diagram below Refer to the page number displayed in brackets for more detailed information about each menu option For information on accessing password protected settings in the Installation Settings menu see page 54 ...

Page 17: ...s pressed Navigating the menu In the menu system press the arrow keys to move up and down the menu options Press the quick key to move directly to the first item in the menu list Press the quick key to move directly to the last item in the menu list Selecting a menu option Press the ENTER key to select a highlighted menu option Returning to the previous screen Press the MENU key to deselect a menu...

Page 18: ...R key to save modified settings for a selected menu item Aborting a menu setting If a menu setting has not been saved Press the MENU key to abort the change and return to the previous screen OR press the CANCEL key to abort the change and exit the menu system Exiting the menu Press the CANCEL key to exit the menu system and return to the Main Screen When in the menu system the DZM will automatical...

Page 19: ...age 19 of 88 FLIGHTCELL DZM OPERATOR S GUIDE Learn how to Use the DZM functions that are often required by the pilot during flight Refer to Flightcell advanced setup guide on page 50 for further information about how to configure advanced DZM settings ...

Page 20: ... keys enter the phone number Press and hold the MENU key to enter the international dialing prefix for GSM and Iridium networks Use the CANCEL key to delete the last digit entered if required The phone number entered will display Press and hold the CANCEL key to abort the call completely STEP 3 Calling the number Press the ENTER key to call the number displayed The phone status on the Main Screen ...

Page 21: ... speed dial entries is used for both devices Entries in the phonebook are stored within the DZM This means that the phonebook entries may be used by any satellite or cell modem connected to the DZM The first 9 numbers stored in the phonebook are also available as speed dial numbers Refer to Making a call using speed dial on page 23 for information about how to use the speed dial function STEP 1 Ac...

Page 22: ... the selected entry Using the arrow keys navigate to Dial via SAT to make the call using your satellite phone OR navigate to Dial via CELL to make the call using your cell modem SAT and CELL options only display where these devices are connected to your DZM Press the ENTER key to dial the number The phone status on the Main Screen displays Calling When the call is connected the phone status displa...

Page 23: ...peed dial call from the satellite phone The Speed Dial Sat screen displays STEP 2 Selecting the speed dial number Using the 1 to 9 keys select a speed dial entry from the phonebook to dial When a speed dial number is selected the name and number details will display Entry Empty will display if the speed dial entry is blank If the wrong number is selected another entry can be selected by pressing t...

Page 24: ...ert displays on the LCD screen for a few seconds before displaying the Main Screen again The phone status on the Main Screen will display Incoming Call If the network provides the caller ID and the DZM finds the caller s number in the phonebook then the caller s name will flash beneath the phone status line If the caller cannot be identified then the phone number will flash beneath the status line...

Page 25: ...MF during a call Dual tone multi frequency DTMF signaling commonly known as touch tone dialing uses key tones to signal to automated operator services and some PABX systems Common examples of where DTMF signaling is used are when selecting choices from telephone menus of call centres using phone banking etc The DZM can send DTMF tones during a call when required STEP 1 Selecting DTMF mode During a...

Page 26: ... Edit Move Entry screen displays STEP 2 Moving position changing the list order of an entry From the Edit Move Entry screen Use the arrow key or the arrow key to move that entry to a different position in the listing The position of the two entries will be exchanged e g if the entry in position 2 is moved to position 4 in the phone book then the number originally in position 4 will be moved to pos...

Page 27: ...st letter displayed and add another letter of the name Use the arrow key to scroll down through the alphabet OR use the arrow key to scroll up through the alphabet Press the ENTER key to save The edit entry name screen displays Continue to press the ENTER key to move through the remaining lines until you are returned to the original screen showing your phonebook entries at which point your changes...

Page 28: ...the key to delete the last digit Press the ENTER key to save You will be returned to the main Phone Book screen showing your saved entries Press the CANCEL to exit the menu system and return to the main screen Deleting a phonebook entry Deleting an entry From listing of your saved entries use the arrow keys to navigate to the entry to be deleted Press the ENTER key to select The phonebook select a...

Page 29: ...MS Console software installed Refer to APPENDIX B Installing and using Flightcell SMS text messaging software on page 82 for further information about installing and using this text messaging software Receiving a text message When a new text message is received The message will display on the LCD screen of the DZM Press the CANCEL key to return to the Main Screen Using the Received Messages screen...

Page 30: ... and arrow keys as required to scroll through the complete message Canceling unsent text messages A queue of unsent text messages may build up due to low satellite or cellular network levels or because a lot of text messages were generated in a short time Unsent text messages may be deleted from the queue if required The number of queued text messages displays on the Main Screen Press the MENU key...

Page 31: ...lowing AFF on page 38 for further information about automatic surveillance and alerting Accessing the Tracking Menu The main DZM tracking settings are configured using the Tracking Menu Accessing the Tracking Menu Press the MENU key to enter the menu system The Main Menu displays Using the arrow keys navigate to Tracking Press the ENTER key to select The Tracking Menu displays Manually transmittin...

Page 32: ...issions may be based on one or many of the factors below A specified time interval Changes in heading Aircraft takeoff and landing based on aircraft speed or for a helicopter lifting and lowering the collective combined with takeoff and landing speed NOTE The DZM requires a valid GPS lock in order to automatically transmit GPS position data Refer to Using GPS antenna diagnostics on page 55 for fur...

Page 33: ...l be disabled while the aircraft is on the ground The DZM can be configured to determine whether an aircraft is airborne based on speed and or a digital input connected to a squat or collective switch If none of these settings are configured the unit will operate as if in a permanent airborne state in which case both the Always Tracking and Track in Flight settings will have the same effect of per...

Page 34: ...rrow keys to increase the time interval OR press the or arrow keys to decrease the time interval The Periodic Timer may be set between 0 to 60 minutes The default is 4 minutes To disable automatic GPS transmission decrease the time interval to 0 This will default to Disabled When disabled the DZM will not automatically transmit GPS data Press the ENTER key to save You are returned to the Tracking ...

Page 35: ...nsmission For example if the Heading Variation is set to 10 degrees changing heading by fewer than 10 degrees will not generate an automated GPS transmission Setting the Heading Variation From the Tracking Menu use the arrow keys to navigate to Heading Variation Press the ENTER key to select The Heading Variation screen displays Press the or arrow keys to increase the heading variation angle OR pr...

Page 36: ...Press the or arrow keys to increase the automated heading variation time interval OR press the or arrow keys to decrease the automated heading variation time interval CRITICAL NOTE The Heading Timer must be set to a lower value than the Periodic Timer to function successfully The heading timer will never expire and trigger a heading change message if periodic messages are being sent more frequentl...

Page 37: ...Display Options screen displays Using the arrow keys navigate to the GPS display option required Off switches onscreen GPS position display off dddmm mmmm sets onscreen GPS position display to degrees and minutes to 4 decimal points ddºmm ss s sets onscreen GPS position display to degrees minutes and seconds Speed and Heading sets onscreen GPS position display to knots and degrees relative to true...

Page 38: ...switched off Refer to Sending a distress signal on page 49 for further information about sending a distress signal Using AFF does not affect GPS tracking configuration and all position transmissions will be sent as normal Refer to Using GPS tracking on page 31 for further information about using GPS tracking Registering AFF mission start and end points Automated flight following AFF must be activa...

Page 39: ...Press the ENTER key to re try displays to confirm AFF termination confirmation has not been received No further automated attempts are made NOTE It is essential to register the AFF end point at termination of flight mission or an emergency alert will be raised and acted upon when the DZM is powered down i e when the aircraft is switched off If the bottom line of the display continues to show or it...

Page 40: ...in the following sub sections Refer to Configuring advanced audio settings on page 69 for further information about configuring more advanced audio settings Accessing the Audio Menu Audio settings are configured using the Audio Menu Accessing the Audio Menu Press the MENU key to enter the menu system The Main Menu displays Using the arrow keys navigate to Audio Menu Press the ENTER key to select T...

Page 41: ...o select The Sat Volume screens displays Press the or arrow keys to increase sat phone volume OR press the or arrow keys to decrease sat phone volume 0 is the lowest volume 100 is the highest volume 10 is the default volume Press the ENTER key to save You are returned to the Audio Menu STEP 2 Altering satellite phone audio volume on the handset Adjust audio volume using the Up and Down buttons to ...

Page 42: ...nected cell and satellite phones using the Isolate Phones function When isolated there is no audio from the DZM to the phones and incoming audio volume from the phones is reduced This means the crew can hold a private discussion while still being able to hear the party on the other end of the phone call Keypad tones if enabled and incoming audio from auxiliary audio devices are still audible Refer...

Page 43: ...e DZM This is dependent on provision being made for the connection of an external audio device by your engineers Altering the auxiliary volume From the Audio Menu use the arrow keys to navigate to Aux Volume Press the ENTER key to select The Aux Volume screen displays From the Aux Volume screen use the or arrow keys to increase the auxiliary volume OR press the or arrow keys to decrease the auxili...

Page 44: ...y auxiliary audio device connected to the DZM STEP 1 Muting an auxiliary audio device When in the Main Screen press the AUX MUTE quick key Auxiliary Input Muted displays on the Main Screen STEP 2 Reinstating full auxiliary device audio From the Main Screen press the AUX MUTE quick key to reinstate full auxiliary device audio ...

Page 45: ... enter the menu system The Main Menu displays Using the arrow keys navigate to Setup Menu Press the ENTER key to select The Setup Menu displays Using Auto Power On When Auto Power On is enabled the DZM switches on automatically when aircraft power is switched on The default setting for Auto Power On is On Switching Auto Power on or off From the Setup Menu use the arrow keys to navigate to Auto Pow...

Page 46: ...he mode required e g Ext Control 0 28 VDC Press the ENTER key to save You are returned to the Setup Menu Setting backlight mode The DZM LCD display backlight mode may be customized Backlight mode options The following LCD display backlight mode options are available Always On The backlight will remain on at all times when the DZM is on Keypad Timeout The backlight will switch on only when a key is...

Page 47: ...ing LCD contrast From the Setup Menu use the arrow keys to navigate to LCD Contrast Press the ENTER key to select The LCD Contrast screen displays Press the or arrow keys to increase the contrast level OR press the or arrow keys to decrease the contrast level 0 is the lowest level 100 is the highest level 75 is the default level Press the ENTER key to save You are returned to the Setup Menu ...

Page 48: ...to select The Firmware Version screen displays showing model firmware version and serial number information On the second line of the firmware version screen MK3 indicates that this firmware version is compatible with 9505 and 9505A satellite phones MK4 indicates that this firmware version is compatible with 9555 satellite phones WC indicates that this firmware version is compatible with Wavecom W...

Page 49: ...g service provider If the pilot terminates distress mode a Distress Cancelled message is sent by the Flightcell DZM to indicate that distress mode has been deliberately cancelled An appropriately configured receiving server is required to receive distress signals and alert nominated parties STEP 1 Transmitting a distress signal From the Main Screen press and hold the DISTRESS quick key for 1 5 sec...

Page 50: ...SETUP GUIDE Learn how to Configure your Iridium satellite phone handset Configure advanced DZM settings not commonly requiring change by the pilot during flight Refer to DZM operator s guide on page 19 for further information about common DZM functions used by the pilot during flight ...

Page 51: ...croll to Service Center and press OK Enter 00881662900005 or 881662900005 Press OK Overriding satellite phone antenna lock Some early versions of the Iridium satellite phone will not work unless the antenna is locked in the 10 o clock or 2 o clock position If you receive an antenna alert when the satellite phone handset is installed in the Iridium phone mount you will need to override this antenna...

Page 52: ...ding messaging destination addresses on page 62 for messaging destination addresses for some known tracking providers Setting up your satellite network service If you will be using SBD messaging to transmit GPS position data Notify your satellite network service provider of the IMEI identification number of your satellite phone handset This is a 16 digit number located on a sticker under the Iridi...

Page 53: ...DZM Set satellite phone type To send audio or data over the satellite network the type of satellite phone connected to the DZM must be specified page 76 Set satellite messaging destination To send data over the satellite network the recipient destination must be specified page 62 Set cellular modem type To send audio or data over the cellular network the type of cellular modem connected to the DZM...

Page 54: ...d Accessing the Installation Settings sub menu Press the MENU key to enter the menu system The Main Menu displays Using the arrow keys navigate to Setup Menu Press the ENTER key to select The Setup Menu displays Using the arrow keys navigate to Installation Settings Press the ENTER key to select The security pin screen displays Enter the security pin number 2468 and press the ENTER key The Install...

Page 55: ...ted using the Mark key Refer to Manually transmitting GPS position on page 31 for further information about manually transmitting current GPS to an authorized recipient destination Enabling manual transmission of GPS data From the Tracking Setup sub menu use the arrow keys to navigate to Manual Sending Press the ENTER key to select The Manual Sending screen displays Using the arrow keys navigate t...

Page 56: ...when no GPS antenna is connected or if there is an antenna cable fault Antenna Fault displays when the GPS antenna and or cable has a low impedance short This message is also displayed when using an active antenna where the energy consumption on power up is too high Signal to noise ratio SNR shows on line two of the display in numerical and graphical form This provides the average strength of the ...

Page 57: ...e Switch function to transmit helicopter takeoff and landing information Refer to Setting automatic GPS transmission based on collective switch position on page 58 for further information about using the Collective Switch function Low Speed Collective Switch or Squat Switch settings when enabled are used to detect when an aircraft is airborne This in flight state is used in conjunction with the GP...

Page 58: ...dings may be recorded when the helicopter is still flying With a connection to the helicopter s collective switch the DZM instead records takeoff and landing events based on the lifting and lowering of the collective plus the helicopter s speed The DZM s collective switch configuration is set based on the normal status of the switch during flight For example if the collective switch is normally op...

Page 59: ...Open if the collective switch is open when the helicopter is in flight This is the most common configuration of a collective switch check that the message at the bottom of the screen reflects the current position of the collective i e down for down and up for up Select Not Installed if the DZM collective switch hardware is not connected to a collective switch The bottom line of the Collective Swit...

Page 60: ...engine operating time to be calculated e g for the purpose of billing customers for aircraft use in the following ways Upon engine start up oil pressure increases significantly This increase in oil pressure prompts the DZM to automatically transmit GPS position data identifying engine start time Upon engine shut down oil pressure decreases significantly This decrease in oil pressure prompts the DZ...

Page 61: ...s connected to the DZM s analogue input and the analogue sensor receives a low voltage when the engine is operating Select Normally Closed if the oil pressure switch is connected to one of the DZM s digital inputs and is closed when the helicopter is in flight Select Normally Open if the oil pressure switch is open when the helicopter is in flight This is the most common configuration of an oil pr...

Page 62: ... 191 51 6 11001 202 191 51 158 11002 Flight Explorer using SatCom Direct 3PDI Not available fc fdfmail com 63 144 240 225 10800 Configuring satellite messaging destination The recipient destination for messages sent over the satellite network must be specified This is critical to the delivery of tracking mapping and other data to appropriate parties Messages are usually sent to a central ground da...

Page 63: ... ascending order Use the arrow key to scroll down letters numbers and other characters in descending order Use the arrow key to accept the last character and begin entering the next character Use the arrow key to delete the last character when required The maximum length of a destination email address is 21 characters Email addresses are not case sensitive so may be entered using uppercase letters...

Page 64: ...s WaveCom GSM Wavecom 3G and MultiTech CDMA cell modems Configuring cellular messaging destination From the Tracking Setup sub menu use the arrow keys to navigate to Cell Destination Press the ENTER key to select The Cell Destination screen displays Use the number keys to enter the destination phone number Press and hold the 0 key to enter the international dialing prefix Use the Cancel key to bac...

Page 65: ...g a small number of hours SMS may be more economic Your tracking service provider will be able to recommend the most economic option based on your operation The DZM is designed to switch between these three options depending on network availability as shown in the following drawing and on the preferences programmed into the DZM If the DZM has a cell modem connected and Cell Phone is selected as th...

Page 66: ...dem to send a position report Specifying the preferred messaging device From the Tracking Setup sub menu use the arrow keys to navigate to Preferred Device Press the ENTER key to select The Preferred Device screen displays Using the arrow keys navigate to the preferred device required e g Cell modem Press the ENTER key to save You are returned to the Setup Menu Enabling Iridium SBD transmission Se...

Page 67: ...formation The current GPS position plus the previous 3 breadcrumbs will be transmitted By selecting Minimum Information you should only be charged for the 30 byte minimum message charge by your satellite network provider By selecting Maximum Information each message will be approximately 32 bytes so will cost around 10 more to transmit Specifying SBD message size From the Tracking Setup sub menu u...

Page 68: ...ated flight following AFF function may be used on the aircraft or vehicle By default the AFF function is disabled NOTE To use AFF the keypad type in use on your DZM must be specified as civilian and must have AFF displayed on key 2 Refer to Specifying keypad type on page 77 for further information about keypad selection Enabling and disabling AFF use From the Tracking Setup sub menu use the arrow ...

Page 69: ...ft or vehicle can be heard by the party at the other end of a phone or radio link The DZM Microphone Controller is a separate auxiliary device that may be installed with the DZM Contact Flightcell International for further information about the DZM Microphone Controller Microphone selection settings do not alter who hears the incoming audio from the DZM This is normally controlled from the ICS Tec...

Page 70: ...sted on the DZM Altering the satellite phone MIC gain on the DZM From the Audio Setup sub menu use the arrow keys to navigate to Sat MIC Gain Press the ENTER key to select The Sat MIC Gain screen displays Press the or arrow keys to increase the sat phone MIC gain OR press the or arrow keys to decrease the sat phone MIC gain 0 is the lowest volume 100 is the highest volume 80 is the default volume ...

Page 71: ... DZM Altering the cell modem MIC gain on the DZM From the Audio Setup sub menu use the arrow keys to navigate to Cell MIC Gain Press the ENTER key to select The Cell MIC Gain screen displays Press the or arrow keys to increase the cell modem MIC gain OR press the or arrow keys to decrease the cell modem MIC gain 0 is the lowest volume 100 is the highest volume 80 is the default volume Press the EN...

Page 72: ...Altering the DZM to ICS audio level on the DZM From the Audio Setup sub menu use the arrow keys to navigate to ICS Level DZM ICS Press the ENTER key to select The ICS Level DZM ICS screen displays Press the or arrow keys to increase the audio level OR press the or arrow keys to decrease the audio level 0 is the lowest volume 100 is the highest volume 16 is the default volume Press the ENTER key to...

Page 73: ...ghest volume 50 is the default volume This value should never be set to 0 Setting to 0 prevents all audio going out to the ICS from being heard Press the ENTER key to save Setting Flightcell DZM Sidetone When users wear a headset they can hear their own voice in their headphones The audio from their microphone is amplified and sent to the headphones This is called sidetone Some installation config...

Page 74: ...and off DZM GPS SMS tones may be switched on or off as required GPS SMS tones are sounds that are emitted when an alert condition is raised by the DZM s tracking system When there is no GPS lock when the aircraft takes off When the DZM cannot send position reports after several retries due to low signal strength When the DZM has a full message queue usually due to low signal or the sat phone not p...

Page 75: ...lays Using the arrow keys navigate to the keypad mode required e g On Press the ENTER key to save Muting DZM audio when phones are not in use DZM audio to the ICS may be switched off when the phones are not on a call This is used to avoid noise from the satellite phone or cell modem breaking into the ICS Muting DZM audio when phones are Ready From the Audio Setup sub menu use the arrow keys to nav...

Page 76: ...f phone that will be used in your installation DZM Firmware versions available include support for Iridium 9505 and 9505A and 9555 satellite phones with the latest firmware releases Ensure the Iridium phone type listed in the Sat Type menu matches your phone type If not a DZM firmware upgrade will be required Refer to Appendix A for information related to upgrading you DZM Specifying satellite pho...

Page 77: ...aveCom GSM Wavecom 3G and MultiTech CDMA cellular modems There is a single Wavecom version that supports all Wavecom Wizmo Wavecom Supreme and Wavecom Xtend modem types Compatible cell modems can be supplied by Flightcell International Ensure the modem type that can be selected in the Cell Type menu matches your modem type If not a DZM firmware upgrade will be required Specifying cell modem type o...

Page 78: ...ntify the keypad version in use on your DZM NOTE Keypad type 1 is installed on early DZM models only Keypad type 2 is fitted to DZMs used in commercial or private aircraft Keypad type 3 is usually fitted to military aircraft Inverting LCD color display DZM LCD display colors may be inverted so that coloured lettering is shown on a black background NOTE Inverting LCD color display does not work as ...

Page 79: ...equired e g On Press the ENTER key to save Restoring factory default settings The DZM factory default settings may be restored if required Restoring to factory default settings From the System Setup sub menu use the arrow keys to navigate to Factory Reset Press the ENTER key to select The Factory Reset screen displays Press the ENTER key to reset factory settings OR press the MENU key to leave set...

Page 80: ...e Download Utility files to your computer as these are provided in a zip file all files will need to be extracted to an appropriate location on your computer Double click the Setup exe file and follow instructions to install the DZM Firmware Download Utility The message DZM download setup was completed successfully will display when installation is complete STEP 2 Preparing to perform a firmware u...

Page 81: ...the top of the DZM Programmer This will also advise when the firmware upgrade is complete Follow any further instructions that display on the DZM LCD screen STEP 5 Setting SMS destination The DZM Firmware Download Utility may also be used to check or change the satellite or cellular modem SMS destinations Click the Query button to check SMS destinations To change an SMS destination enter the new d...

Page 82: ...le software The Flightcell SMS Console software is installed on a laptop computer When the laptop computer is connected to the DZM it may be used to create transmit and receive text messages via the Iridium satellite phone s Short Message Service SMS Use Flightcell SMS Console software to Receive SMS text messages sent from the Iridium satellite network or by email Refer to APPENDIX C Sending SMS ...

Page 83: ... Double click the Setup exe file and follow instructions to install the Flightcell SMS Software The message Flightcell SMS Software setup was completed successfully will display when installation is complete Using Flightcell SMS Console software Using a laptop computer installed with Flightcell SMS Console software you may create transmit and receive SMS text messages via the DZM Refer to Using te...

Page 84: ... 160 characters will be truncated In the Destination Phone Number or Email Address field enter either Another Iridium satellite phone number Enter the full phone number e g 88 162 XXX XXXX An email address A cell modem number connected to your US cellular network Only limited cellular networks are currently serviced Connections to further US networks and other selected countries will be available ...

Page 85: ...efer Step 2 above incoming SMS text messages will display in the Last Received field If the sender has requested confirmation that the message has been received a pop up box displays on the screen Click the button to send an acknowledgement SMS messages will not be received on your laptop computer when the Flightcell SMS Console is not active ...

Page 86: ...e window displays Enter the destination phone number of the Iridium satellite phone in the To field Enter your message in the Message field Click Send Message The message will be sent Sending an SMS text message from another cell modem SMS text messages may be sent from most cell modems Some cellular networks may not send messages to Iridium phones It is suggested that you send a test transmission...

Page 87: ... has been connected to a power supply delivering more than 32 Volts connected with reverse polarity installed in direct contravention to the guidelines outlined in the technical installation manual 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 nee...

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