Cabin Systems

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 Cabin Systems
Cabin Systems comprise of:
Cabin Intercommunication Data System (CIDS)
In Flight Entertainment System (IFE)
Cabin Monitoring System

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 CIDS Cabin Intercommunication
Data System
CIDS is Cabin CORE System. It provides:
Interface with some aircraft systems, and Cockpit Crew,
Cabin Crew, Passengers & Maintenance personnel,
Functional Control, Testing and Monitoring of Cabin
Systems through following FOUR functions:
Communication
Indicating
Control
Others

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 Cabin Systems Architecture
System architecture: Main components of CIDS
are:
CIDS Directors
Decoder / Encoder Units (DEUs) type A Passenger
related functions (Reading lights, Pax Call)
Decoder / Encoder Units (DEUs) type B Cabin Crew
and Cabin Support Systems related functions
Flight Attendant Panel (FAP)
Attendant Indicating Panels (AIPs) For Control and
Area Call Panels (ACPs) and Monitoring
Addl Attendant Panels (AAPs)
Communication Devices Handsets, Loudspeakers

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Cabin Systems Architecture

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 CIDS Communication Functions
Passenger Address:
One of the Main functions of CIDS
Announcements (One way Communication) from
Cockpit (Handset or Acoustic devices)
Cabin Crew (Handset)
Announcements broadcast to Passengers through:
Passenger Headsets (via IFE Inflight Entertainment System)
ALL Cabin Loudspeakers
Announcements can be:
Direct from Cockpit or by Cabin Crew
Pre-recorded Voice Safety Instructions or information.
PA can also broadcast Pre-recorded Music

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 CIDS Communication Functions
Cabin Interphone:
Used for Communication between:
ALL Cabin Crew Stations
Cockpit and Cabin Crew Stations

Service Interphone:
Used for Communication on Ground only between:
Service Interphone Jacks
Service Interphone Jacks, Cockpit and Cabin Crew Stations.
NOTE: Service Interphone Jacks are located within MAJOR Service
Areas.

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 CIDS Communication Functions
Crew Signaling and Alerting:
Different kinds of Cockpit and Cabin Crew Signaling and
Alerting functions depending on the situation:
AREA READY for Takeoff / Landing Function:
Cabin Crew can inform Purser through FAP / Attn Station mini FAP
Purser can inform Cockpit Crew through FAP
STERILE COCKPIT:
Cockpit Crew inform Purser NOT to disturb them
EMERGENCY CREW ALERTING SYSTEM (ECAS):
Unusual behavior in Cabin or Cockpit

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CIDS Communication Functions

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 CIDS Indicating Functions
CIDS Indicating Functions are:
Lavatory Smoke Detection Function (SDF),
Emergency lighting power supply ,
Ice protection and control (e.g. freezing of potable
water system),
Trolley lift (A380 aircraft),
Electrical load management,
Galley cooling,
IFE and Pax Seat power,
Doors / Slides status,
Vacuum System Control Function (VSCF) (e.g.: potable
water/waste tank filling level)

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 CIDS Control Functions
CIDS Control function are:
Cabin Lighting and Passenger reading lights,
EVAC,
Lighted signs (e.g.: FSB, NS signs)
PAX call,
IFE,
Air conditioning (e.g.: Cabin zones temperature adjustment),
VSCF (e.g.: Auto flush, water de-pressurisation of water system)
Electrical Window Shade (EWS) (A380 aircraft)

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 CIDS Other Functions
CIDS other functions are:
Software loading
Layout selection
Cabin programming
Loudspeakers level adjustment
FAP Set-Up

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CIDS Functions Summary

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 In-Flight Entertainment System
In-Flight Entertainment System (IFE);
Optional System and provides:
Passenger Entertainment supported by:
Audio Channels,
Video Channels / Video-On-Demand (VOD)
Interactive Functions (Games, In-Flight Shopping, Internet)
Telephone
IFE functions are controlled by:
Cabin Crew,
Passengers and/or
Automatically according to Aircraft System Data.
Passengers Service functions can be controlled:
By Passengers from their seat Reading Lights, Pax Call

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In-Flight Entertainment System

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 In-Flight Entertainment System
IFE System Architecture Overview:
IFE system use Modular concept Provides platform for
various Entertainment Systems from different vendors
in an Add-On Principle:
Offers enormous flexibility and adaptability for customization.
IFE System composed of THREE main parts:
IFE Center (IFEC)
IFE Control Panel (IFECP)
Cabin Network

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 In-Flight Entertainment System
IFE Center (IFEC):
Manages whole IFE system and interfaces with:
Cabin network
A/C Systems
CIDS
Cabin Workstation (Optional)
Contains IFE Head end equipment
Computers, Video/Audio Sources, File Servers, 3rd party
equipment etc.
Location: Avionics Compt. One or two racks

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 In-Flight Entertainment System
IFE Control Panel, Cabin Workstation, RCC
Provides centralized Control and Monitoring of whole
IFE System for Cabin Attendants.
It is an Application, which may run on FAP or device
called Control Console / Cabin Workstation / Remote
Control Center (RCC)
May control other Optional equipment;
Addl Audio / Video Sources
Fax Unit
Data Loader
Credit Card Reader
Cabin Workstation (if installed) is Pursers main work-
station and offers centralized operation of:
IFE, CIDS, Cabin Logbook, E-Mail, Pax profile and Electronic
Documentation.
Purser Interface is through a Touch Screen.
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 In-Flight Entertainment System
Cabin Network:
It supplies:
Audio, Video, Data, Telephone and Up-loadable Software to Pax
Seat equipment.
Video Data to O/H or Wall mounted Video equipment
Cabin Network comprises:
Area Distribution Boxes ADBs (upto max 12):
Distribution of Cabin network data to and from Pax seats via the
Seat Network.
Give connection to RCC (if installed) enabling IFE control by Cabin
Crew from other locations.
Tapping Units TUs:
Part of Overhead network, Supply Video and Power to THREE
Overheads or Wall mounted DUs.
SEAT Network which is composed of:
Floor Disconnect Boxes FDBs, and Seat Electronic Boxes SEBs
Exchange data between Cabin Network and Seat Equipment.

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In-Flight Entertainment System

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 Passenger Service System
Pax Service System:
Provides control of Reading Lights and Attendant Call to
the Passengers
Each Passenger Control Unit (PCU) controls PSU
located:
Reading Light
Attendant Call
Control is achieved through:
Cabin Network, IFEC and Cabin Network

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Passenger Service System

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 Cabin Telephone System
In-Seat Telephone:
It provides;
Cabin internal Seat-to-Seat communication
Air to Ground Communication (Voice and Data)
Telephone handset is integrated in Passenger seat; can
be integrated in optional Crew Rest Compartments
Telephone handset > Seat network > Cabin network > IFEC
Air to Ground Communication established via
Telephone function in IFEC and SATCOM System
As option: Pax seats may have Credit Card Reader (for payment
of telephone communication)

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 Cabin Telephone System
Wall mounted Telephone:
Provides telephone Communication from Wall-
mounted telephones and Fax
Telephone or Fax station > Seat network > Cabin network > IFEC
Air to Ground Communication established via
Telephone function in IFEC and SATCOM System

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 Cabin Telephone System

Air to Ground Communication established

via
Telephone function in IFEC and
SATCOM System

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 Cabin Monitoring System
Cabin Monitoring System (CMS):
CMS Composed of:
Optional Cockpit Door Surveillance System (CDSS)
Optional Cabin Video Monitoring System (CVMS)
CDSS:
Assist Cockpit Crew to identify a person requesting entrance to
the cockpit
To Survey the doors 1 hidden cross section via Video Cameral
observation.
CVMS:
Installed to detect unruly passengers, suspicious behaviors or
other potential threats occurring in Cabin or in not visible area.
Assist Cabin Cockpit Crew Video surveillance of entire cabin
(main and upper Deck) , areas like staircase, Crew Rest areas and
Lower Deck facilities (A380 Aircraft)

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Cabin Monitoring System

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 Cabin Systems Review
Q. Core component of Cabin System are:
a. CIDS Directors

b. FAPs

c. Cabin System Controllers

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 Cabin Systems Review
Q. DEU Type A is used for:
a. Passenger related functions

b. Cabin Crew related functions

c. Cabin Monitoring Systems

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 Cabin Systems Review
Q. PA announcements can come from:
a. Cockpit Crew

b. Cabin Crew

c. Pre-recorded announcement Module

d. All above are correct

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 Cabin Systems Review
Q. Service Interphone provides Interphone
Communication between:
a. Cockpit and Cabin Crew

b. Amongst Cabin Crew only

c. Service Interphone Jacks

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 Cabin Systems Review
Q. Tapping Units in Cabin Network provide IFE
signals to:
a. Overhead Monitors

b. All Cabin monitors

c. Passenger in-seat Monitors

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Thanks for Your
Attention !!!
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