AFIRS 220 Operations Manual

AFIRS™ 220
OPERATIONS MANUAL
Document Number: 250-0012

Revision: H
Issue Date: 20 February 2013
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Record of Revisions
Rev. Issue Date Description Date Inserted By
-- 1 October 2006 Initial Release -- A. MacKinnon
A 26 April 2007  Updated product names 26 April 2007 M. Hartzheim

 Updated document to new template and
formatting
 Renamed various Sections
 Restructured Section 2.5 Equipment
Description
 Moved Section 2.5.2.3 AFIRS™
Indicator Panel to Section 2.5.4
AFIRS™ Indicator Panel, which
renumbered Section 2.5.4 Dual GPS
and Communication Antenna to Section
2.5.5 and Section 2.5.5 Flash Card to
Section 2.5.6
 Updated Section 2.5.3.1 AFIRS™
Global Voice
 Updated Section 2.5.4 AFIRS™
Indicator Panel
 Added Section 3.3.6 Logging in to the
Maintenance Port as a Regular User
 Added Section 3.3.7 Logging in to the
Maintenance Port as an Administrative
User
 Added Section 3.3.8 Configuring the
B 16 October 2007 Updated Section 3.2 AFIRS™ Global Voice 16 October 2007 M. Hartzheim
Operation
C 21 February 2008 Rewrote document in its entirety - added 21 February 2008 M. Hartzheim
Mod A and B information.
D 20 May 2008 Revised discrepancy in Section 2.5.4.1 20 May 2008 M. Hartzheim
AFIRS™ Indicator Panel Interfaces, stating
the Audio Select Button indicator light
changes to white when button is latched in
and blue when button is latched out, not
blue when button is latched in and white
when button is latched out as previously
stated.
E 06 January 2009  Updated Section 3.4 Maintenance Port 06 January 2009 M. Hartzheim
Menu Commands, Section 3.5
Upgrading the Firmware, and Section
3.7 Configuring the Handset or Dial Pad
to reflect Firmware 200v054 changes.
 Updated Section 3.2.2 Placing Ground-
To-Aircraft Calls and Section 3.2.8
Quick Reference Table for Placing Calls
using AFIRS™ Global Voice, added
Section 3.2.9 International Access Code
Quick Reference
Document Number: 250-0012 Revision H

Issue Date: 20 February 2013 Page 3 of 103
Rev. Issue Date Description Date Inserted By
F 04 February 2009  Added Section 3.7.2 Configuring the 04 February 2009 M. Hartzheim
DTMF Time-out Value and renamed
Section 3.7 Configuring the Handset /
Dial Pad or DTMF Time-out Value
 Added Section 3.8 Completing
Configuration Changes
 Added note to step 2 of Section 3.3.6
Logging In To the Maintenance Port
 Modified steps in Section 3.5 Upgrading
the Firmware
G 28 January 2010  Revised Section 2.51 System 28 January 2010 I. James
Components
 Revised Section 2.5.3.1 AFIRS™
Global Voice
 Revised Section 2.5.4 AFIRS™ Flight
Compartment Indication
 Revised various subsections in Section
Section 3.2 AFIRS™ Global Voice
Operation
H 20 February 2013  Revised Complete Document with new 20 February 2013 A.Burton
company name and logo
Revision H Document Number: 250-0012

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................13
1.1 General......................................................................................................................13
1.2 Audience ...................................................................................................................13
1.3 Correspondence ........................................................................................................13
1.4 Revisions ...................................................................................................................13
1.5 Effectivity ...................................................................................................................13
1.6 Typographic Conventions ..........................................................................................13
1.7 Abbreviations .............................................................................................................14
Chapter 2 AFIRS™ Components.......................................................................................16
2.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................16
2.2 ARINC Description ....................................................................................................17
2.2.1 ARINC 429 ............................................................................................................17
2.2.2 ARINC 573/717......................................................................................................17
2.3 GPS Description ........................................................................................................18
2.3.1 Space Segment .....................................................................................................18
2.3.2 Control Segment ....................................................................................................18
2.3.3 User Segment ........................................................................................................18
2.4 Iridium Satellite Network Description .........................................................................18
2.5 Equipment Description...............................................................................................19
2.5.1 System Components .............................................................................................19
2.5.2 AFIRS™ 220 and AFIRS™ 220 Mod B Versions – Basic System ........................20
2.5.3 AFIRS™ 220 and AFIRS™ 220 Mod B – Optional Accessories ...........................21
2.5.4 AFIRS™ Flight Compartment Indication ...............................................................24
2.5.5 Dual GPS and Communication Antenna ................................................................26
2.5.6 Flash Card .............................................................................................................26
Chapter 3 Performing Operations .......................................................................................30
3.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................30
3.1.1 Removing a Flash Card .........................................................................................30
3.1.2 Inserting a Flash Card............................................................................................31
3.2 AFIRS™ Global Voice Operation ..............................................................................31
3.2.1 Audio System Interface ..........................................................................................31
3.2.2 Placing Ground-To-Aircraft Calls ...........................................................................32
3.2.3 Aircraft equipped with AFIRS™ Keypad and Indicator Panel ................................33
3.2.4 Aircraft equipped with AFIRS™ Keypad and Annunciator .....................................35
3.2.5 Aircraft equipped with AFIRS™ Flight Compartment Handset ..............................36
3.2.6 Aircraft equipped with AFIRS™ Passenger Compartment Cordless Handset .......38
3.2.7 Placing Aircraft-To-Aircraft Calls ............................................................................40
3.2.8 Default Extensions .................................................................................................40
3.2.9 Placing Extension-To-Extension Calls ...................................................................40
3.2.10 Placing Three-Way Conference Calls ................................................................41
3.2.11 Transferring Calls...............................................................................................41
3.2.12 Quick Reference Table for AFIRS™ Global Voice Calls....................................42
3.2.13 International Access Code Quick Reference ......................................................43
3.2.14 Expected Global Voice Device Behaviour ..........................................................44
3.3 Maintenance Port Operation ......................................................................................47
3.3.1 Maintenance Port Setup and Configuration Checklist ............................................47
3.3.2 Creating a Hyper Terminal Connection ..................................................................47
3.3.3 Disconnecting from Hyper Terminal .......................................................................49

3.3.4 Creating a Shortcut to the AFIRS™ _220 Connection on the Desktop ...................49
3.3.5 Connecting the Maintenance Port Cable ................................................................50
3.3.6 Logging in to the Maintenance Port........................................................................50
3.4 Maintenance Port Menu Commands..........................................................................52
3.4.1 Command <1> Show System Information ..............................................................55
3.4.2 Command 1<A> Show System Status ...................................................................55
3.4.3 Command 1 Show Bus Status .........................................................................56
3.4.4 Command 1<C> Show Flash Card Status .............................................................56
3.4.5 Command 1<D> Show Peripheral Status...............................................................57
3.4.6 Command <2> Display Options .............................................................................58
3.4.7 Command 2<A> Display GPS Data .......................................................................58
3.4.8 Command 2 Display ARINC 573/717 ..............................................................59
3.4.9 Command 2<C> Display ARINC 429 .....................................................................60
3.4.10 Command 2<D> Display Discrete Status ...........................................................61
3.4.11 Command 2<E> Display System Messages ......................................................62
3.4.12 Command <3> System Options .........................................................................63
3.4.13 Command 3<A> System Reset ..........................................................................64
3.4.14 Command 3 Power Cycle Modem ...............................................................64
3.4.15 Command 3<C> Flash Card Interface Power Up ...............................................64
3.4.16 Command 3<D> Flash Card Interface Power Down...........................................65
3.4.17 Command 3<E> Power Cycle Phone Interface ..................................................65
3.4.18 Command 3<F> AFIRS™ Firmware Upgrade ...................................................66
3.4.19 Command 3<G> Send Message to PED ............................................................67
3.4.20 Command 3<H> Send Message Via Modem .....................................................68
3.4.21 Command <4> Configure System ......................................................................69
3.4.22 Command 4<A> Set GPS Source ......................................................................70
3.4.23 Command 4 Set 573/717 Bus Subframe Length..........................................71
3.4.24 Command 4<C> Set 429 Bus Speeds ...............................................................73
3.4.25 Command 4<D> Set RS422 Port & Global Text Settings ...................................75
3.4.26 Command 4<E> Set Phone Settings..................................................................80
3.5 Upgrading the Firmware ............................................................................................84
3.5.1 Step 1 – Copy the New Firmware onto the Flash Card ..........................................84
3.5.2 Step 2 - System Login to the Maintenance Port .....................................................84
3.5.3 Step 3 – Power Down the Flash Card Interface .....................................................84
3.5.4 Step 4 – Insert the Firmware Upgrade Flash Card .................................................84
3.5.5 Step 5 – Firmware Upgrade Command ..................................................................85
3.5.6 Step 6 – Identify Configuration Changes and Generate Labels ..............................85
3.6 Upgrading the ELA Program ......................................................................................86
3.7 Configuring the Handset / Dial Pad or DTMF Time-out Value ....................................87
3.7.1 Configuring the Handset and/or Dial Pad ...............................................................87
3.7.2 Configuring the DTMF Time-out Value...................................................................91
3.8 Completing Configuration Changes ...........................................................................92
3.8.1 Sending Configuration Changes to UpTime ...........................................................93
3.8.2 Identifying Configuration Changes .........................................................................93
3.8.3 Printing and Installing Labels .................................................................................94
Chapter 4 AFIRS™ Faults .................................................................................................96
4.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................96
4.1.1 AFIRS™ Indicator Panel Fault Light .....................................................................96
4.2 Flash Codes ..............................................................................................................97
4.2.1 No Error .................................................................................................................97

4.2.2 Internal Error..........................................................................................................97
4.2.3 Aircraft ID (ACID) Not Detected (1 Flash) ..............................................................98
4.2.4 ARINC 573/717 Bus Not Detected (2 Flashes) ......................................................98
4.2.5 GPS Signal Not Detected (3 Flashes) ....................................................................99
4.2.6 Iridium Satellite Signal Not Detected (4 Flashes) ...................................................99
4.2.7 Flash Card Not Detected (5 Flashes) .....................................................................99
4.2.8 ELA Not Detected (6 Flashes) .............................................................................100
4.2.9 Summary of Flash Codes ....................................................................................100
Appendix A Revision Contact Form.....................................................................................102

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List of Figures
Figure 1: AFIRS™ UpTime Transmission ................................................................................17
Figure 2: AFIRS™ 220 Block Diagram – Basic System - Indicator Panel .................................19
Figure 3: AFIRS™ 220 Block Diagram – Basic System - Annunciator ......................................20
Figure 4: AFIRS™ 220 and AFIRS™ 220 Mod B ....................................................................20
Figure 5: AFIRS™ UpTime 220 System with Optional Accessories .........................................21
Figure 6: Global Voice Standard Handset .................................................................................23
Figure 7: Global Voice Optional Handset ..................................................................................23
Figure 8: Global Voice Cordless Handset..................................................................................23
Figure 9: Global Voice Integrated Dial Pad ...............................................................................23
Figure 10: AFIRS™ Indicator Panel Drawing ...........................................................................24
Figure 11: AFIRS™ Indicator Panel .........................................................................................24
Figure 12: AFIRS™ Annunciator Drawing ................................................................................25
Figure 13: AFIRS™ Annunciator ..............................................................................................26
Figure 14: AFIRS™ 220 PCMCIA Flash Card Location............................................................30
Figure 15: AFIRS™ 220 Post Mod B Compact Flash Card Location ........................................31
Figure 16: Audio Panel..............................................................................................................32
Figure 17: SATCOM/HF R Switching ........................................................................................33
Figure 18: No Audio Switching ..................................................................................................33
Figure 19: AFIRS™ Keypad .....................................................................................................33
Figure 20: AFIRS™ Annunciator ..............................................................................................35
Figure 21: AFIRS™ Keypad .....................................................................................................35
Figure 23: AFIRS™ Flight Compartment Handset ....................................................................37
Figure 25: AFIRS™ Passenger Compartment Cordless Handset.............................................39
Figure 26: Connection Description ............................................................................................47
Figure 27: Connection Type ......................................................................................................48
Figure 28: Hyper Terminal Connection Configuration ................................................................48
Figure 29: Hyper Terminal.........................................................................................................49
Figure 30: Maintenance Port Connector Location .....................................................................50
Figure 31: Maintenance Port Login Main Menu .........................................................................51
Figure 32: Expanded Main Menu for Firmware Versions Previous To 200v054.........................52
Figure 33: Expanded Main Menu for Firmware 200v054 and subsequent .................................53
Figure 34: Show System Information ........................................................................................55
Figure 35: Show System Status ................................................................................................55
Figure 36: Show Bus Status ......................................................................................................56
Figure 37: Show Flash Card Status without a Flash Card Inserted............................................56
Figure 38: Show Flash Card Status with a Flash Card Inserted ................................................57
Figure 39: Show Peripheral Status ............................................................................................57

Figure 40: Display Options ........................................................................................................58
Figure 41: Display GPS Data ....................................................................................................59
Figure 42: Display ARINC 573/717 Data ...................................................................................60
Figure 43: Display ARINC 429 Data ..........................................................................................61
Figure 44: Display Discrete Status ............................................................................................62
Figure 45: Display System Messages .......................................................................................63
Figure 46: System Options ........................................................................................................63
Figure 47: System Reset...........................................................................................................64
Figure 48: Power Cycle Modem ................................................................................................64
Figure 49: Flash Card Interface Power Up ................................................................................65
Figure 50: Flash Card Interface Power Down ............................................................................65
Figure 51: Power Cycle Phone Interface ...................................................................................66
Figure 52: Upgrading the Firmware ...........................................................................................66
Figure 53: Upgrading the Firmware In Progress ........................................................................67
Figure 54: Upgrading the Firmware Completed .........................................................................67
Figure 55: Sending a Message to a PED ..................................................................................68
Figure 56: Sending a Message to a PED Continued .................................................................68
Figure 57: Sending a Message Via Modem ...............................................................................69
Figure 58: Configure System Menu for Firmware Versions Previous To 200v054 .....................70
Figure 59: Configure System Menu for Firmware 200v054 and subsequent .............................70
Figure 60: Set GPS Source .......................................................................................................71
Figure 61: Set GPS Source Completed .....................................................................................71
Figure 62: Set Bus Subframe Length ........................................................................................72
Figure 63: Set Bus Subframe Length Completed ......................................................................73
Figure 64: Set 429 Bus Speeds ................................................................................................74
Figure 65: Set 429 Bus Speeds In Progress .............................................................................74
Figure 66: Set 429 Bus Speeds Completed ..............................................................................75
Figure 67: Set RS422 Port & Global Text Settings ....................................................................76
Figure 68: Changing the RS422 Port Settings ...........................................................................77
Figure 69: Changing the RS422 Port Settings In Progress ........................................................77
Figure 70: Changing the RS422 Port Settings Completed .........................................................78
Figure 71: Changing the Global Text Message Indicator Settings .............................................79
Figure 72: Changing the Global Text Message Indicator Settings Completed ...........................79
Figure 73: Set Phone Settings Screen ......................................................................................81
Figure 74: Set Phone Settings Step 1 .......................................................................................81
Figure 77: Set Phone Settings Committing Changes In Progress .............................................83
Figure 78: Set Phone Settings Changes Committed .................................................................83
Figure 79: Upgrading the Firmware ...........................................................................................85
Figure 80: Manually Copying ELA Files to the Flash Card ........................................................87
Figure 81: Configure System Menu ...........................................................................................88
Figure 82: Set Phone Settings Screen ......................................................................................88
Figure 83: Set Phone Settings Screen - Programming an Auto-Dial Number ............................89
Figure 84: Set Phone Settings Screen – Completing Phone Changes ......................................90
Figure 85: Set Phone Settings Changes Committed .................................................................91
Figure 86: Identify Configuration ID ...........................................................................................94
Figure 87: Label Installation ......................................................................................................95
Figure 88: LED Location ...........................................................................................................96
Figure 89: AFIRS™ Fault Light ................................................................................................96
Figure 90: No Error Flash Code Sequence ...............................................................................97
Figure 91: Internal Error Flash Code Sequence ........................................................................97
Figure 92: Aircraft ID Not Detected Flash Code Sequence .......................................................98
Figure 93: ARINC 573/717 Bus Not Detected Flash Code Sequence .......................................98
Figure 94: GPS Signal Not Detected Flash Code Sequence .....................................................99
Figure 95: Iridium Signal Not Detected Flash Code Sequence ..................................................99
Figure 96: Flash Card Not Detected Flash Code Sequence ......................................................99
Figure 97: ELA Not Detected Flash Code Sequence ..............................................................100


Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 General
This manual describes the operation of the AFIRS™ 220 version and the AFIRS™
220 Mod B version, as well as the maintenance and servicing procedures for both
versions.
1.2 Audience
The intended audience of this manual is users of the AFIRS™ 220; this document
provides information useful in its day-to-day operation and maintenance.
The terms users and customers are used interchangeably throughout this document,
and refer to users of the AFIRS™ Uptime 220 solution.
1.3 Correspondence
To request changes to this manual, to obtain technical information about the system
and operation, and for all other general inquiries, please contact FLYHT Customer
Support at the following address:
FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd.
200W, 1144 – 29th Avenue NE
Calgary, Alberta
Canada T2E 7P1
Toll Free: 1-866-250-9956
Phone: 1-403-250-9956
Fax: 1-403-291-9717
E-mail: support@flyht.com
FLYHT is a brand of FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. (FLY).
1.4 Revisions
FLYHT will supply revision service to this manual as necessary. Please fill out the
Revision Contact Form (Form 108-0084) in Appendix A Revision Contact Form and
fax it to FLYHT at the fax number listed in Section 1.3 Correspondence. This ensures
that revisions will be shipped immediately upon release.
1.5 Effectivity
This manual is applicable to the AFIRS™ unit model 220, part number 501-0001,
Firmware versions 200 and 100. Where applicable throughout this document,
variations in Maintenance Port Menu commands for Firmware 200v054 from previous
Firmware versions are clearly indicated.
1.6 Typographic Conventions

This document uses various typographic conventions to identify objects and syntactic
elements – refer to Table 1: Typographic Conventions. These conventions are used
to help you quickly and easily identify particular objects, processes, and names that

are used frequently throughout the documentation. Conventions also assist to portray
information in a more meaningful way, highlighting pertinent information.
Convention Purpose Example

Bold text (other Indicates graphical user interface Click on the Next button.
than headings) elements (i.e. things you see on
your screen such as buttons,
dropdown lists, etc.)
Italicized bold Denotes important information FLYHT recommends that
text you must pay particular attention you halt the process after
to. the….
Bold Indicates installation paths, file … the following information
courier type names, error or other messages message appears.
as they appear on your screen, Please wait while the
and text you must enter. AFIRS™ flash card
contents are emptied.
Hand icon Indicates a link to another section To upload and parse an FDR
hovering over in the document when viewed file, refer to Section 1.10
text online. GPS Description
Table 1: Typographic Conventions
1.7 Abbreviations
Abbreviation Description, Remarks
2D 2 Dimensional
3D 3 Dimensional
2DV 2 Dimensional Velocity
3DV 3 Dimensional Velocity
ACID Aircraft Identification Enclosure Assembly
AFIRS™ Automated Flight Information Reporting System
AFW Application Firmware
ARINC Aeronautical Radio Inc. www.arinc.com
AT (IBM) Advanced Technology
ATA Air Transport Association of America Inc. www.airlines.org
APU Auxiliary Power Unit
ARTL AFIRS™ Run-Time Library
BPRZ Bipolar Return to Zero
BPS Bits Per Second
COM Communication

CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check
DIR Directory
DFDAU Digital Flight Data Acquisition Unit
DFDR Digital Flight Data Recorder
EFB Electronic Flight Bag
ELA Embedded Logic Application
ESC Escape
FDAU Flight Data Acquisition Unit
FDR Flight Data Recorder
FW Firmware
GPS Global Positioning System
HBP Harvard Bi-Phase
Hex Hexadecimal
HW Hardware
ID Identification
LED Light Emitting Diode
LEO Low Earth Orbiting
LH Left Hand
MTS Maintenance Serial (Port)
MSG Message
OOOI Out, Off, On, In
P/N Part Number
PC Personal Computer
PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
PDA Personal Digital Assistant
PED Portable Electronic Device
QA Quality Assurance
RH Right Hand
RS Recommended Standard
SBD Short Burst Data
Sec Second
SRAM Static Random Access Memory

UTC Coordinated Universal Time
VDC Voltage (Direct Current)
Table 2: Abbreviations
AFIRS™ Components
1.8 Overview
The Automated Flight Information Reporting System model 220 (AFIRS™ 220) is an
airborne autonomous flight information collection and reporting system. The AFIRS™
220 inputs data from various on-board sources, applies logic to the data, and
intelligently gathers pertinent data in small, efficiently packaged summary files.
Summary files are used by UpTime to report engine exceedances, determine flight
and block times, and to provide input for third-party applications (such as flight follow
and engine trend). These requirements vary according to customer needs and
aircraft type.
The AFIRS™ 220 uses Iridium Satellite communication. Short Burst Data (SBD) is
used to transmit and receive summary files and text messages (when using the
optional on-board Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs)). The system also provides
bi-directional satellite communication for voice calls (using the optional peripheral
phone/dialer accessories) – refer to Figure 1: AFIRS™ UpTime Transmission.

Figure 1: AFIRS™ UpTime Transmission
This manual describes both the AFIRS™ 220 and the AFIRS™ 220 Mod B versions.
The AFIRS™ 220 unit utilizes a PCMCIA flash card to record the data, while the
AFIRS™ 220 Mod B unit utilizes a compact flash card to record the data – refer to
Section 1.12.6 Flash Card for further details.
1.9 ARINC Description

ARINC (Aeronautical Radio Inc.) is a company that develops and operates services to
ensure efficiency, operation, and performance for the aviation industry. ARINC has
developed specifications and standards for communication and information
processing. The ARINC 429, ARINC 573, and ARINC 717 standards are utilized in
the AFIRS™ 220.
1.9.1 ARINC 429

The ARINC 429 is a simple point-to-point self-clocking protocol with one transmitter
and up to 20 receivers on a single wire pair. Each word consists of 32 bits including;
a label, data, parity, sign status matrix, and a source destination identifier. The
composite signal state may be one of three levels; high, low, or ground - otherwise
known as bipolar return to zero (BPRZ).
1.9.2 ARINC 573/717

The ARINC 573 is a continuous data stream of Harvard Bi-Phase 12-bit words that
are encoded in subframes. The subframe consists of a snapshot of the many
avionics subsystems onboard an aircraft. Subframes have the same data
architecture and are updated once per second. At the start of each subframe there is
a unique sync word that is used by the receiver to synchronize with the incoming
data. The composite signal state may be one of two levels (high or ground) otherwise
known as Harvard Bi-phase encoding stream (HBP).

The ARINC 717 supersedes the ARINC 573 and is used to perform the same
functions. It adds a number of different word rates and frame sizes. It also provides
for an alternate output data stream that is identical to the primary Harvard Bi-phase
(HBP) encoded stream, called BPRZ format (the same as ARINC 429). The AFIRS™
220 is capable of receiving ARINC 573 or 717 data in 64, 128, and 256 words per
second using HBP.
1.10 GPS Description

NAVSTAR GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite network is a 24-hour, worldwide
satellite navigation system that provides ranging signals to determine three
dimensional positioning, velocity, and time. GPS consists of three segments: Space,
Control, and User.
1.10.1 Space Segment

NAVSTAR GPS is a constellation made up of 6 orbital planes containing 4 active
satellites in each, in addition to spares. The satellites orbit the earth approximately
every 12 hours. Each day the orbit repeats the same ground track as the earth
rotates beneath. The satellites have a near circular orbit at a distance of
approximately 20,200km from sea level. Each satellite has an extremely accurate
atomic clock that provides GPS time.
1.10.2 Control Segment

Five monitoring stations are located on and around the equator to determine satellite
status, position, and time. Data is sent to the master control station in Colorado.
Satellites are corrected up to three times per day.
1.10.3 User Segment

The GPS users consist of military, commercial, and recreational groups. The
AFIRS™ 220 is part of the commercial user segment in the aviation industry.
Each satellite sends a known encoded signal that contains a navigation message at
known time intervals. The GPS receiver has a log of all navigation messages and
satellite positions called an almanac. The GPS receiver then measures the time it
took for satellites to transmit the known code or the pseudo random noise code and
calculates the distance by multiplying the time by the speed of light.
1.11 Iridium Satellite Network Description

The Iridium Satellite System is a provider of global, 24-hour, mobile satellite voice and
data solutions. Through a constellation of 66 low-earth orbiting (LEO) satellites,
Iridium delivers essential communications services to and from remote areas where
terrestrial communications are not available. The service is ideally suited for industrial
applications such as heavy construction, defense/military, emergency services,
maritime, mining, forestry, oil and gas, and aviation. Iridium currently provides
services to the United States Department of Defense and launched commercial
service in March 2001.
The Iridium System is a satellite-based, wireless communications network designed
to permit voice and data transmission to and from anywhere on earth, at any time.

1.12 Equipment Description
1.12.1 System Components
The basic AFIRS™ 220 system (see Figure 2: AFIRS™ 220 Block Diagram – Basic
System - Indicator Panel or Figure 3: AFIRS™ 220 Block Diagram – Basic System -
Annunciator) consists of the following main elements: the AFIRS™ 220 unit, the
Iridium communication antenna, the GPS antenna, the aircraft identification enclosure
assembly, and the AFIRS™ Indicator Panel (or AFIRS™ Annunciator).
GPS Iridium
ACID
RS-232
Maintenance
AFIRS 220
Discrete Outputs (2)

AFIRS
ARINC ARINC Discrete RS-422
Discrete Inputs (2)
573/717 429 (2) Inputs (10) Serial Port
Indicator Panel
Figure 2: AFIRS™ 220 Block Diagram – Basic System - Indicator Panel

GPS Iridium
ACID
RS-232
Maintenance
AFIRS 220
Discrete Outputs (2)

AFIRS
ARINC ARINC Discrete RS-422
Discrete Inputs (1)
573/717 429 (2) Inputs (10) Serial Port
Annunciator
Figure 3: AFIRS™ 220 Block Diagram – Basic System - Annunciator
1.12.2 AFIRS™ 220 and AFIRS™ 220 Mod B Versions – Basic System
Figure 4: AFIRS™ 220 and AFIRS™ 220 Mod B

1.12.2.1 Interfaces
The following aircraft interfaces are incorporated in the AFIRS™ 220 unit (see
Figure 4: AFIRS™ 220 and AFIRS™ 220 Mod B):
• Aircraft Identification (1)
• GPS antenna and receiver (1)
• Iridium antenna and transceiver (1)
• ARINC 573/717 (1)
• ARINC 429 low speed or high speed (2)
• RS-422 Serial Port (2)
• RS-232 Serial Port (1)
• Discrete Input (12)
• Discrete Output (2)
1.12.2.2 Power Supply

Power is normally supplied from one of the aircrafts Main 28 VDC busses.
1.12.3 AFIRS™ 220 and AFIRS™ 220 Mod B – Optional Accessories
Figure 5: AFIRS™ Uptime 220 System with Optional Accessories

Increased functionality is achieved through the use of optional peripheral devices
(see Figure 5: AFIRS™ Uptime 220 System with Optional Accessories).
AFIRS™ Global Voice communication is provided using a minimum of one voice
accessory (handset or dial pad) and a maximum of three accessories – refer to
Section 1.12.3.1 AFIRS™ Global Voice for further information.
AFIRS™ Global Text messaging service is offered via a connection of up to two
Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) or laptops in the cockpit running AFIRS™ Global Text
software – refer to Section 1.12.3.2
AFIRS™ Global Text for further information.
1.12.3.1 AFIRS™ Global Voice

The AFIRS™ Global Voice component enables in-flight satellite phone
communication between aircraft crew and ground-based users through the AFIRS™
modem, and is an optional add-on to the AFIRS™ 220. The AFIRS™ Global Voice
component can include various configurations of the following options:
• dial pad integrated into the aircraft audio system
• standard or upgraded hardwired flight compartment phone handset
• cordless or standard/upgraded hardwired cabin compartment phone handsets
Using AFIRS™ Global Voice, aircraft crew can dial any Public Switched Telephone
Number (PSTN) globally. If a satellite ground phone is available to the airline, satellite
to satellite calls can be placed either from the aircraft to the ground, or vice-versa.
The following types of calls can be placed using the AFIRS™ Global Voice
component:
• aircraft to ground calls
• ground to aircraft calls
• aircraft to aircraft calls
• extension to extension calls (within the aircraft)
• three-way conference calls (for example, flight and passenger compartment
connected with a ground user)
• call transfers (can transfer call to another extension)
Refer to Section 2.2 AFIRS™ Global Voice Operation for further information on using
AFIRS™ Global Voice.

Figure 6: Global Voice Figure 7: Global Voice Figure 8: Global Voice
Standard Handset Optional Handset Cordless Handset
Figure 9: Global Voice Integrated Dial Pad
AFIRS™ Interfaces Peripheral Devices

2-wire interface (2) • 2-wire handset with secure cradle - Figure 6: Global Voice
Standard Handset and Figure 7: Global Voice Optional Handset
• 2-wire cordless handset - Figure 8: Global Voice Cordless
Handset
• 2-wire Integrated Dial Pad - Figure 9: Global Voice Integrated
Dial Pad
4-wire interface (1) • 4-wire handset with secure cradle - Figure 6: Global Voice
Standard Handset
• 4-wire cordless handset - Figure 8: Global Voice Cordless
Handset
The Global Voice integrated dial pad backlighting is controlled using typical aircraft
lighting controls. Display intensity is controlled via the “BRT” button on the face of the
dial pad.
1.12.3.2 AFIRS™ Global Text

RS-422 port (2) and port (3) The PED(s) may be chosen by the customer;
however, these must comply with AFIRS™ Global
Text Minimum System Requirements.

1.12.4 AFIRS™ Flight Compartment Indication
Flight Compartment Indication is provided by either an AFIRS™ Indicator Panel or an
AFIRS™ Annunciator. Indicator Panel backlighting and the bright/dim functions of
the annunciators are controlled using typical aircraft lighting controls.
Annunciator illumination is tested using the annunciator test function typical to the
aircraft type.
1.12.4.1 AFIRS™ Indicator Panel

FAULT (amber)
EVENT
AUDIO SEL
TXT MSG: (blue) RING MUTE (white/blue)
(white)
Figure 10: AFIRS™ Indicator Panel Drawing
With
Audio
Switching
Without
Audio
Switching
Figure 11: AFIRS™ Indicator Panel

The AFIRS™ Indicator Panel (see Figure 10: AFIRS™ Indicator Panel Drawing and
Figure 11: AFIRS™ Indicator Panel) is a dzus panel mounted unit and includes the
following user interfaces:
• AFIRS™ Fault Light – The AFIRS™ Fault Light illuminates whenever the
AFIRS™ unit experiences a failure. Refer to Chapter 3 AFIRS for details on
faults that may be encountered using AFIRS™.
• Text Message Light – When a new AFIRS™ Global Text message (to be
delivered to the PED) arrives via satellite at the AFIRS™ unit, the AFIRS™ unit
will illuminate a blue TXT MSG annunciation.

• Ring Mute Button – For AFIRS™ 220 installations that include AFIRS™ Global
Voice (either integrated through the aircraft audio system or a flight compartment
mounted handset), pressing the mute button disables incoming calls, thereby
muting the ringer to prevent pilot distraction. When this button is latched in the
active position, the white MUTED indicator will be illuminated. Any incoming calls
are simply dropped when the mute button is pressed, with minimal feedback to
the caller.
• Event Button – The Event Button causes one of the discrete inputs to the
AFIRS™ unit to be set. The Event Button’s use is custom-defined and
programmed in the Embedded Logic Application (ELA). For example, it could be
used for any of the following conditions:
• As a Mayday signal that can be used to change the flight follow interval from
the default of five minutes to a shorter interval of, for example, one minute,
depending on the airline’s requirements.
• As a trigger to send a real-time Engine Condition report customized to the
airline’s requirements.
• As a ‘watch-me-closely’ alert telling the airline to monitor the flight closely,
customized to customer requirements.
Note:
The event button must be pressed for a two-second count.
• Audio Select Button – For AFIRS™ 220 installations that include AFIRS™
Global Voice and that switch an aircraft audio interface between an existing
transceiver (e.g. VHF 3 or HF 2) and the AFIRS™ Satellite phone. Latching the
button in will select existing transceiver audio, and the associated white indicator
will be illuminated. Latching the button out will select the AFIRS™ Satellite phone
audio, and the blue “SATCOM” indicator will be illuminated. If the power is lost to
the AFIRS™ indicator panel, the audio selection will default to the existing
transceiver.
1.12.4.2 AFIRS™ Annunciator
EVENT
FAULT (amber)
TXT MSG: (blue)

Figure 12: AFIRS™ Annunciator Drawing

Figure 13: AFIRS™ Annunciator
The AFIRS™ Annunciator (see Figure 12: AFIRS™ Annunciator Drawing and
Figure 13: AFIRS) is a panel-mounted Annunciator and includes the following user
interfaces:
• AFIRS™ Fault Light – The AFIRS™ Fault Light illuminates whenever the
AFIRS™ unit experiences a failure. Refer to Chapter 3 AFIRS for details on
faults that may be encountered using AFIRS™.
• Text Message Light – When a new AFIRS™ Global Text message (to be
delivered to the PED) arrives via satellite at the AFIRS™ unit, the AFIRS™ unit
will illuminate a blue TXT MSG annunciation.
• Event Button – The Event Button causes one of the discrete inputs to the
AFIRS™ unit to be set. The Event Button’s use is custom-defined and
programmed in the Embedded Logic Application (ELA). For example, it could be
used for any of the following conditions:
• As a Mayday signal that can be used to change the flight follow interval from
the default of five minutes to a shorter interval of, for example, one minute,
depending on the airline’s requirements.
• As a trigger to send a real-time Engine Condition report customized to the
airline’s requirements.
• As a ‘watch-me-closely’ alert telling the airline to monitor the flight closely,
customized to customer requirements.
Note:
The event button must be pressed for a two-second count.
1.12.5 Dual GPS and Communication Antenna

A low profile dual Iridium/GPS Antenna is used for communication and GPS.
1.12.6 Flash Card

On AFIRS™ 220 pre Mod B units, all raw data is stored on a PCMCIA Type II ATA
flash card (referred to as PCMCIA card throughout this document), while on AFIRS™
220 post Mod B units, all data is stored on a CompactFlash Type I card (referred to
as compact flash card) within the AFIRS™ unit. The generic term ‘flash card’ is used
throughout this document to describe PCMCIA and compact flash cards when it
applies to both types.
Note:

FLYHT recommends using flash cards that have been tested with the AFIRS™ 220
and AFIRS™ 220 Mod B as listed in the Service Information Letter (Document
Number SIL501-0001-01).
The flash card stores all the data that is input and output by the AFIRS™ 220. If the
AFIRS™ 220 boots up without the flash card or Embedded Logic Application (ELA)
file, the Application Firmware (AFW) will create and send a firmware
acknowledgement summary file indicating the problem to FLYHT.
The flash card is used to store the following types of files, each of which is described
in the following sections:
• 1.12.6.1 Embedded Logic Application File
• 1.12.6.2 FDR Log File
• 1.12.6.3 System Log File
• 1.12.6.4 Modem Log File
• 1.12.6.5 RS422 Log File
• 1.12.6.6 Maintenance Port Log File
• 1.12.6.7 Summary Files
• 1.12.6.8 Text Messages
Refer to Section 2.1.1 Removing a Flash Card and Section 2.1.2 Inserting a Flash
Card for more information on using a flash card.
1.12.6.1 Embedded Logic Application File

During normal operation, the AFIRS™ 220 must have a loaded flash card
containing an Embedded Logic Application (ELA) file upon power up. The ELA
binary file resides at the root of the flash card file system and is loaded to AFIRS™
on-board memory on power up. The ELA is responsible for processing input data,
creating and sending summary files, and routing text messages. The ELA also
provides file management for the flash card.
If the AFIRS™ 220 requires an updated ELA, the new application may be up-
linked to the aircraft via the Iridium satellite gateway. The AFW transmits an ELA
update acknowledgement indicating the ELA update’s success or failure.
1.12.6.2 FDR Log File

One FDR file is created for each flight and contains the following data for every
second of the flight:
• GPS data
• Data sent to the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) via the ARINC 573/717 data bus
• ARINC 429 data as identified by label
• Discrete inputs
• Discrete output status

1.12.6.3 System Log File
The AFW records system information in the system log file. The system log is a
text file with each entry in the log on one line. Each line begins with the GPS time
in UTC (as reported by the GPS receiver) followed by a text string describing the
event. If the GPS receiver is not functioning at the time an event is written to the
log, then the time since boot is used (which translates to January 6, 1980 at
midnight).
1.12.6.4 Modem Log File

The modem port log file contains entries showing all modem port activity. Modem
port activity includes receiving and transmitting files as well as other executed
modem commands.
Each entry contains a GPS timestamp, the last updated signal strength value
followed by the modem command used. If the GPS receiver has not acquired a fix
at the time of an entry, then the AFIRS™ boot time is used in its place. Entries for
outgoing files also describe the success or failure of the transmission attempt.
1.12.6.5 RS422 Log File

The RS422 port log file contains entries showing all port 2 and 3 activity.
Depending on the port setting, port activity consists of text messages received and
transmitted, as well as other executed commands. Each entry contains a GPS
timestamp, followed by the command used. If the GPS receiver has not acquired
a fix at the time of an entry, then the AFIRS™ boot time is used in its place.
Entries for outgoing files also describe the success or failure of the transmission
attempt.
1.12.6.6 Maintenance Port Log File

The GPS timestamp is written to the maintenance port log corresponding to the
maintenance port login time followed by all commands typed during that session. If
the GPS receiver has not acquired a fix at the time of an entry, then the AFIRS™
boot time is used in its place.
1.12.6.7 Summary Files

The flash card stores summary files which are created by the ELA as a result of
processing and applying logic to the input data.
1.12.6.8 Text Messages

The flash card stores all text messages sent to and from Portable Electronic
Devices (PEDs) connected to one or both of the RS-422 ports.


Chapter 2 Performing Operations
2.1 Overview
This chapter describes the operations that can be performed using the AFIRS™ 220.
These include flash card operations, Global Voice operations, maintenance port
operations, Firmware and ELA upgrade operations, and detailed information on using
maintenance port menu commands.
2.1.1 Removing a Flash Card

The flash card should be removed at regular intervals based on the amount of data
recorded. To remove the flash card:
1. Disconnect power to the AFIRS™ 220 unit by pulling the AFIRS™ 220 circuit
breaker.
2. Remove the AFIRS™ front access door.
3. Press the flash card Release Button as shown in Figure 14: AFIRS™ 220
PCMCIA Flash Card Location and Figure 15: AFIRS™ 220 Post Mod B Compact
Flash Card Location. The flash card will exit partially from the slot.
Flash Card Slot Release Button
Figure 14: AFIRS™ 220 PCMCIA Flash Card Location

Release Button Flash Card Slot
Figure 15: AFIRS™ 220 Post Mod B Compact Flash Card Location
4. Use your thumb and index finger to slide the card completely out.
5. Replace the AFIRS™ front access door.
To upload the files from the flash card to the UpTime server, refer to the procedures
in the UpTime User Manual (document # 250-0007) in Chapter 6 Using AirSync.
2.1.2 Inserting a Flash Card

To insert the flash card:
1. Before inserting a flash card, the AFIRS™ 220 unit must be powered down.
3. Insert the card into the flash card slot, ensuring the FLYHT© logo on the flash
card is facing up, as shown in Figure 14: AFIRS™ 220 PCMCIA Flash Card
Location and Figure 15: AFIRS™ 220 Post Mod B Compact Flash Card Location.
The card is securely in place when the eject button pops out and the card cannot
be inserted any further.
4. Replace the AFIRS™ front access door.
2.2 AFIRS™ Global Voice Operation

The Global Voice system can be operated whenever the applicable 28VDC BUS is
serviceable and energized. The aircraft must have an unobstructed view of the sky,
away from tall structures to receive and transmit GPS and Iridium data.
2.2.1 Audio System Interface

The Audio System interface allows the flight crew to utilize the existing aircraft audio
panel selection capability to provide Global Voice transmitting / receiving capability.

The AFIRS™ Audio Interface will act as with any other transceiver that is interfaced
through the audio management system. It’s transmit, receive and volume functions
may be accessed through the SATCOM position on the applicable audio control
panel. When deselected on the audio control panel, no audio, including the ring tone,
will be heard through the headset for the deselected side.
An example of a typical audio panel is shown in Figure 16: Audio Panel.
Figure 16: Audio Panel
2.2.2 Placing Ground-To-Aircraft Calls

Option 1:
1. Dial 1 – 480 – 768 – 2500
2. When prompted, dial 8816 + 8-digit AFIRS™ -specific Number
Note:
The call will be charged regular long distance charges to Tempe, Arizona, USA; the
Iridium subscriber is charged for the actual Iridium airtime.
Option 2:
• Dial: +8816 and 8-digit AFIRS™ -specific Number, for example
+881612345678.
Note:
The call will be charged at the international call rate to Iridium; rates will vary,
depending on the carrier being used.

2.2.3 Aircraft equipped with AFIRS™ Keypad and Indicator Panel
2.2.3.1 Placing a call
1. The AFIRS™ Keypad is interfaced through the aircraft audio system so either a
headset or microphone and speaker combination is required.
2. If the AFIRS™ Audio interface is shared with an existing audio channel
(eg. HF R), press the AUDIO SEL annunciator/pushbutton switch on the
AFIRS™ Indicator Panel so that SATCOM is illuminated (see Figure 17).
Note:
If the AFIRS™ Keypad is interfaced directly to the Audio Management System, no
selection on the AFIRS™ Indicator Panel is required (See Figure 18).
Figure 17: SATCOM/HF R Switching
Figure 18: No Audio Switching

3. On the applicable Audio Selector Panel, select the transmit selector to SATCOM
(or HF R / SATCOM as applicable).
4. On the applicable Audio Selector Panel, select SATCOM (or HF R / SATCOM as
applicable) to receive incoming audio and adjust the receive volume to midrange.
Note:
Deselecting SATCOM or (HF R / SATCOM as applicable) on an audio selector panel
prevents that audio selector panel from monitoring a channel but allows a call to
continue.
5. Press the HOOK pushbutton on the Keypad (see Figure 19).
Figure 19: AFIRS™ Keypad

6. Dial the desired telephone number and wait for the call to connect.

Note 1:
When dialing from an AFIRS™ Global Voice-equipped aircraft to worldwide
destinations, there are two different dialing protocols, specifically for devices with
“Any Number Dial-Out” enabled, depending on the location being called:
For calls from an aircraft to North America and the Caribbean, dial: 1 + Area Code +
Local Number.
For calls from aircraft to other destinations, dial: 011 + Country Code + City Code +
Number.
Note 2:
An International Access Code Quick Reference list can be found in Section 3.2.13.
Note 3:
If one number dialing is active, it will not be necessary to dial a number as the
number will be automatically dialed upon call initiation.
7. Press the HOOK pushbutton on the Keypad to disconnect.
Note:
Pressing the Mute Button disables incoming calls, thereby muting the ringer. A call
in progress is dropped when the Mute Button is pressed.
2.2.3.2 Receiving a Call
2. If the AFIRS™ Audio interface is shared with an existing audio channel
(eg. HF R), press the AUDIO SEL annunciator/pushbutton switch on the
AFIRS™ Indicator Panel so that SATCOM is illuminated (see Figure 17).
3. On the applicable Audio Selector Panel, select the transmit selector to SATCOM
(or HF R /SATCOM as applicable).
4. On the applicable Audio Selector Panel, select SATCOM (or HF R / SATCOM as
applicable) to receive incoming audio and adjust the receive volume to midrange.
Note 1:
If the AFIRS™ Keypad is interfaced directly to the Audio Management System, no
selection on the AFIRS™ Indicator Panel is required (See Figure 18).
Note 2:
To call the Iridium phone, the caller must dial, “1–480–768–2500”. The caller will
then be prompted to enter the Iridium phone number, “8816-XXX-XXXXX” (The
phone number will always begin with 8816 followed by a unique eight-digit code).
5. The telephone will ring on an inbound call through the headset or over the flight
compartment speaker if selected. To answer the call, Press the HOOK
pushbutton on the Keypad.
Note:
2.2.4 Aircraft equipped with AFIRS™ Keypad and Annunciator

2.2.4.1 Placing a call
Figure 20: AFIRS™ Annunciator

2. On the applicable Audio Selector Panel, select the transmit selector to SATCOM.
3. On the applicable Audio Selector Panel, select SATCOM to receive incoming
audio and adjust the receive volume to midrange.
Note:
Deselecting SATCOM on an audio selector panel prevents that audio selector panel
from monitoring an audio source but allows a call to continue.
4. Press the HOOK pushbutton on the Keypad (see Figure 21).
Figure 21: AFIRS™ Keypad

Note 1:
Local Number.
Number.
Note 2:

Note 3:
2. On the applicable Audio Selector Panel, select the transmit selector to SATCOM.
3. On the applicable Audio Selector Panel, select SATCOM to receive incoming
audio and adjust the receive volume to midrange.
Note 1:
Deselecting SATCOM on an audio selector panel prevents that audio selector panel
from monitoring the audio source, but allows a call to continue.
Note 2:
4. The telephone will ring on an inbound call through the headset or over the flight
compartment speaker if selected. To answer the call, Press the HOOK
pushbutton on the Keypad.
2.2.5 Aircraft equipped with AFIRS™ Flight Compartment Handset

For additional information on the operation of the Flight Compartment handset, refer
to the ICG 2-Wire Jetphone Handset User’s Guide and Installation Manual.
2.2.5.1 Placing a Call
1. Remove the handset (see Figure 23) from the cradle. The handset is typically
removed from the cradle by pressing up on the two release buttons on the sides
of the cradle.
Note:
The Flight Compartment Handset is installed in conjunction with an AFIRS™
Indicator Panel (see Figure 22) in order to provide the ring mute function.

Figure 23: AFIRS™ Flight Compartment Handset
Note 1:
Local Number.
Number.
Note 2:
Note 3:
3. Press the NEW CALL button to place a new call, or if a call is misdialed.
4. Return the handset to its cradle to disconnect.
Note:

1. The handset will ring on an inbound call. To answer the call, remove thehandset
from the cradle. The handset is typically removed from the cradle by pressing up
on the two release buttons on the side of the cradle.
2. Return the handset to its cradle to disconnect.
Note 1:
Note 2:
2.2.6 Aircraft equipped with AFIRS™ Passenger Compartment Cordless

Handset
For additional information on the operation of the cordless Passenger Compartment
handset, refer to the ICG 1.9-GHz Cordless Telephone System User’s Guide and
Installation Manual.
2.2.6.1 Placing a Call
1. Remove the handset from the cradle.
Note:
The Passenger Compartment Cordless Handset (see Figure 25) is installed in
conjunction with an AFIRS™ Indicator Panel (see Figure 24) in order to provide the
ring mute function.

Figure 25: AFIRS™ Passenger Compartment Cordless Handset
2. Press the left or right < > button.
Note 1:
Local Number.
Number.
Note 2:
Note 3:
4. Press the red < > button to disconnect.

5. Return the handset to its cradle.
Note:

1. The handset will ring on an inbound call. To answer the call, remove the handset
from the cradle and press the left or right < > button.
2. Press the red < > button to disconnect.

Note 1:
Note 2:
3. Return the handset to its cradle.
2.2.7 Placing Aircraft-To-Aircraft Calls

To call another AFIRS™ Global Voice-equipped aircraft, originate the call as
described in Section 3.2.1 thru 3.2.6 dependent upon the equipment being used:
• Dial: 011 + 8816 + 8-digit AFIRS™ -specific Number
Note:
If the device you are using is pre-programmed to auto-dial a number, you will not
be able to place an aircraft-to-aircraft call.
2.2.8 Default Extensions

The AFIRS™ 220 has three voice interfaces, thus three extensions. By default, the
extensions are configured as follows (these may be modified based on installation
and customer requirements):
• Extension 11: 2-wire interface #1 – primary extension
• Extension 12: 2-wire interface #2 – secondary extension
• Extension 13: 4-wire interface
Incoming calls will ring on the primary extension. If only one handset is installed, and
the call is not answered within twelve rings, the call is disconnected. If two handsets
are installed, and the call is not answered within six rings, the call is automatically
transferred to the secondary extension. By default, extension 11 is the primary
extension, and extension 12 is the secondary extension, but these defaults may be
modified based on installation and customer requirements – refer to section 2.7
Configuring the Handset / Dial Pad or DTMF Time-out Value for further information.
Refer to Table 3: AFIRS™ Global Voice Quick Reference Table for quick reference
information on placing calls using AFIRS™ Global Voice.
2.2.9 Placing Extension-To-Extension Calls

To call another extension within the AFIRS™ Global Voice-equipped aircraft,
originate the call as described in Section 3.2.1 thru 3.2.6 dependent upon the
equipment being used:

• Dial: 2-digit Extension Number (11, 12, or 13)
Note:
be able to place an extension-to-extension call.
2.2.10 Placing Three-Way Conference Calls

To include a second extension into a connected call with a party on the ground:
Note:
When using a dial pad, press the UP or DOWN arrow volume button to clear the
display prior to proceeding with the steps below.
1. Perform one of the following, depending on the type of device being used:
• On a dial pad or hardwired handset, depress the ‘FLASH’ button momentarily
(for less than one second) to place the call on hold.
• On a cordless handset, depress the ‘#R’ button until you see the display
change to place the call on hold.
2. Dial: * + 7 + 2-digit Extension Number (11, 12, or 13)
3. Once the new party has picked up the extension, perform one of the following,
depending on the type of device being used:
• On a dial pad or hardwired handset, depress the ‘FLASH’ button again
momentarily (for less than one second) to establish the conference call.
• On a cordless handset, depress the ‘#R’ button again until you see the
display change to establish the conference call.
2.2.11 Transferring Calls

To transfer a call to a different extension:
1. Perform one of the following, depending on the type of device being used:
• On a dial pad or hardwired handset, depress the ‘FLASH’ button momentarily
(for less than one second) to place the call on hold.
• On a cordless handset, depress the ‘#R’ button until you see the display
change to place the call on hold.
2. When you hear the dial tone, dial: 2-digit Extension Number (11, 12, or 13)
3. Wait for the party on the transfer extension to answer.
Note:
If the second party does not answer, depress the ‘FLASH’ button on a dial pad or
hardwired handset momentarily, or the ‘#R’ button on a cordless handset again
until you see the display change, to reconnect the call to the original extension.

2.2.12 Quick Reference Table for AFIRS™ Global Voice Calls
Type of Call Procedure
1. Dial 1 – 480 – 768 – 2500
2. When prompted, dial 8816 + 8-digit AFIRS™ -specific Number
Ground-to-Aircraft
Note:
Option 1
The call will be charged regular long distance charges to Tempe, Arizona, USA;
the Iridium subscriber is charged for the actual Iridium airtime.
Dial +8816 and 8-digit AFIRS™ -specific Number, for example, +881612345678.
Ground-to-Aircraft Note:
Option 2 The call will be charged at the international call rate to Iridium; rates will vary,
depending on the carrier being used.
To North America and Caribbean, dial 1 + Area Code + Local Number
To all other destinations, dial 011 + Country Code + City Code + Number
Aircraft-to-Ground
Note:
be able to place an aircraft-to-ground call.
Dial 011 + 8816 + 8-digit AFIRS™ -specific Number
Aircraft-to-Aircraft Note:
be able to place an aircraft-to-aircraft call.
Dial 2-digit Extension Number (11, 12, or 13)
Extension-to-Extension Note:
be able to place an extension-to-extension call.
To include another extension into a connected call with a party on the ground:
Note:
When using a dial pad, press the UP or DOWN arrow volume button to clear the
display prior to proceeding with the steps below.
3-Way Conference 1. Depress ‘FLASH’ button momentarily (dial pad or hardwired handset) or
‘#R’ button until you see the display change (cordless handset)
2. Dial * + 7 + 2-digit Extension Number (11, 12, or 13)
3. Once the new party has picked up the extension, depress ‘FLASH’
button momentarily (dial pad or hardwired handset) or ‘#R’ button
(cordless handset) until you see the display change
1. Depress ‘FLASH’ button momentarily (dial pad or hardwired handset) or
‘#R’ button (cordless handset) until you see the display change
2. Dial 2-digit Extension Number (11, 12, or 13)
Transfer 3. Wait for new party to answer before hanging up extension.
If no answer, depress ‘FLASH’ button momentarily (dial pad or hardwired
handset), or ‘#R’ button (cordless handset) until you see the display
change, to return to original party.
Table 3: AFIRS™ Global Voice Quick Reference Table

2.2.13 International Access Code Quick Reference
COUNTRY IDD COUNTRY IDD COUNTRY IDD
LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION
CODE PREFIX CODE PREFIX CODE PREFIX
AFGHANISTAN 93 00 DJIBOUTI 253 00 KOREA (NORTH) 850 00
ALBANIA 355 00 DOMINICA 767* 011 KOREA (SOUTH) 82 001
ALGERIA 213 00~ DOMINICAN REP. 809* 011 KUWAIT 965 00
AMERICAN SAMOA 684 00 EASTER ISLAND 56 00 KYRGYZ REPUBLIC 996 8~10
ANDORRA 376 00 ECUADOR 593 00 LAOS 856 14
ANGOLA 244 00 EGYPT 20 00 LATVIA 371 00
ANGUILLA 264* 011 EL SALVADOR 503 0 LEBANON 961 00
ANTARCTICA 672 EQUATORIAL GUINEA 240 00 LESOTHO 266 00
ANTIGUA 268* 011 ERITREA 291 00 LIBERIA 231 00
ARGENTINA 54 00 ESTONIA 372 372 8~00 LIBYA 218 00
ARMENIA 374 8~10 ETHIOPIA 251 00 LIECHTENSTEIN 41 00
ARUBA 297 00 FAEROE ISLANDS 298 009 LITHUANIA 370 8~10
ASCENSION ISL. 247 01 FALKLAND ISLANDS 500 0 LUXEMBOURG 352 00
AUSTRALIA 61 0011 FIJI ISLANDS 679 05 MACAU 853 00
AUSTRIA 43 00 FINLAND 358 00 MACEDONIA 389 00
AZERBAIJAN 994 8~10 990 (FORMER YUGOSLAV REP.)
BAHAMAS 242* 001 994 MADAGASCAR 261 16
BAHRAIN 973 0 999 MALAWI 265 101
BANGLADESH 880 00 FRANCE 33 00 MALAYSIA 60 00
BARBADOS 246* 011 FRENCH ANTILLES 596 00 MALDIVES 960 00
BARBUDA 268* 011 FRENCH GUIANA 594 00 MALI REPUBLIC 223 00
BELARUS 375 8~10 FRENCH POLYNESIA 689 00 MALTA 356 00
BELGIUM 32 00 GABON 241 00 MARSHALL ISL. 692 00
BELIZE 501 00 GAMBIA 220 00 MARTINIQUE 596 00
BENIN 229 00 GEORGIA 995 8~10 MAURITANIA 222 00
BERMUDA 441* 011 GERMANY 49 00 MAURITIUS 230 00
BHUTAN 975 00 GHANA 233 00 MAYOTTE ISLAND 269 10
BOLIVIA 591 00 GIBRALTAR 350 00 MEXICO 52 00
BOSNIA & HERZOGOVINA 387 00 GREECE 30 00 MICRONESIA 691 011
BOTSWANA 267 00 GREENLAND 299 009 MIDWAY ISLAND 808 00
BRAZIL 55 00 GRENADA 473* 011 MOLDOVA 373 8~10
BRITISH VIRGIN ISL. 284* 011 GUADELOUPE 590 00 MONACO 377 00
BRUNEI 673 00 GUAM 671* 011 MONGOLIA 976 00
BULGARIA 359 00 GUANTANAMO BAY 5399 00 MONTSERRAT 664* 011
BURKINA FASO 226 00 GUATEMALA 502 00 MOROCCO 212 00~
BURMA (MYANMAR) 95 0 GUINEA-BISSAU 245 00 MOZAMBIQUE 258 00
BURUNDI 257 90 GUINEA (PRP) 224 00 MYANMAR 95 0
CAMBODIA 855 00 GUYANA 592 001 NAMIBIA 264 09
CAMEROON 237 00 HAITI 509 00 NAURU 674 115
CANADA 1 011 HONDURAS 504 00 NEPAL 977 00
CAPE VERDE ISL. 238 0 HONG KONG 852 001 NETHERLANDS 31 00
CAYMAN ISLANDS 345* 011 HUNGARY 36 00 NETH. ANTILLES 599 00
CENTRAL AFRICAN REP. 236 19 ICELAND 354 00 NEVIS 869 011
CHAD 235 15 INDIA 91 00 NEW CALEDONIA 687 00
CHATHAM ISL (NZ) 64 00 INDONESIA 62 001 NEW ZEALAND 64 00
CHILE 56 00 008 NICARAGUA 505 00
CHINA (PRC) 86 00 IRAN 98 00 NIGER 227 00
CHRISTMAS ISL. 672 00 IRAQ 964 00 NIGERIA 234 009
COCOS-KEELING ISL. 61 0011 IRELAND 353 00 NIUE 683 00
COLOMBIA 57 90 ISRAEL° 972 972 NORFOLK ISLAND 672 00
COMOROS 269 10 (BEZEQ LTD) 00 NORTH KOREA 850 00
CONGO 242 00 (GOLDEN LINES) 012 NORWAY 47 00
CONGO, DEM. REP.OF 243 00 (BARAK LTD) 013 OMAN 968 00
COOK ISLANDS 682 00 (BEZEQ LTD) 014 PAKISTAN 92 00
COSTA RICA 506 00 ITALY 39 00 PALAU 680 00
CROATIA 385 00 IVORY COAST 225 00 PANAMA 507 0
CUBA 53 119 JAMAICA 876* 011 PAPUA NEW GUINEA 675 05
CUBA (GUANTANAMO BAY) 5399 00 JAPAN 81 001 PARAGUA 595 00
CYPRUS 357 00 JORDAN 962 00 PERU 51 00
CZECH REPUBLIC 420 00 KAZAKHSTAN 7 8~10 PHILIPPINES 63 00
DENMARK 45 00 KENYA 254 000 POLAND 48 0~0
DIEGO GARCIA 246 00 KIRIBATI 686 00 PORTUGAL 351 00

COUNTRY IDD COUNTRY IDD COUNTRY IDD
LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION
CODE PREFIX CODE PREFIX CODE PREFIX
PUERTO RICO 787* 1 SOLOMON ISL. 677 00 TURKMENISTAN 993 8~10
QATAR 974 0 SOMALIA 252 19 TURKS & CAICOS ISL. 649* 011
RéUNION ISLAND 262 00 SOUTH AFRICA 27 09, 091 TUVALU 688 00
ROMANIA 40 00 SOUTH KOREA 82 001 UGANDA 256 00
ROTA ISLAND 670 011 SPAIN 34 07~ UKRAINE 380 8~10
RUSSIA 7 8~10 SRI LANKA 94 00 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 971 00
RWANDA 250 00 SUDAN 249 00 UNITED KINGDOM 44 00
ST. HELENA 290 01 SURINAME 597 00 USA 1 011
ST. KITTS/NEVIS 869* 011 SWAZILAND 268 00 US VIRGIN ISL. 1 01
ST. LUCIA 758* 011 SWEDEN 46 009 URUGUAY 598 00
ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON 508 00 SWITZERLAND 41 00 UZBEKISTAN 7 8~10
ST. VINCENT & GRENADINES 809* 011 SYRIA 963 00 VANUATU 678 00
SAIPAN ISLAND 670* 011 TAIWAN 886 002 VATICAN CITY 376 00
SAN MARINO 378 00 TAJIKISTAN 7 8~10 VENEZUELA 58 00
SAO TOM. & PRINCIPE 239 00 TANZANIA 255 00 VIETNAM 84 00
SAUDI ARABIA 966 00 THAILAND 66 001 WAKE ISLAND 808 00
SENEGAL 221 00 TINIAN ISLAND 670 011 WALLIS & FUTUNA ISL. 681 19~
SERBIA 381 00 TOGO 228 00 WESTERN SAMOA 685 0
SEYCHELLES ISL. 248 00 TOKELAU 690 00 YEMEN 967 00
SIERRA LEONE 232 00 TONGA ISLANDS 676 00 YUGOSLAVIA 381 99
SINGAPORE 65 001 TRINIDAD & TOBAGO 868* 011 ZAMBIA 260 00
SLOVAK REPUBLIC 421 00 TUNISIA 216 00 ZIMBABWE 263 00
SLOVENIA 386 00 TURKEY 90 00
Notes:
IDD Prefix: International Direct Dial access code
* From US and Canada: dial 1+ code + phone number. From other countries: dial IDD + 1 + code + phone number.
** Use 95 to dial US/Canada/Caribbean; country code not needed.
~ Wait for a second tone at this stage.
° Calling Israel may be illegal in certain locations
2.2.14 Expected Global Voice Device Behavior

The telephone devices, the cockpit extension (integrated dial pad with headset or
2-wire handset) and cabin extension (the 2-wire or 4-wire handset configuration),
should behave as described in Table 4: AFIRS™ Global Voice Device Expected
under the conditions described. In all of the scenarios described, the cockpit
extension is configured as the primary extension and the cabin extension is
configured as the secondary extension.
Note:
When a phone device on the aircraft is off the hook, data is not transmitted from the
AFIRS™ unit until the device is placed back on the hook.

Condition Cockpit Extension Behavior Cabin Extension Behavior Ground Device Behavior
Cockpit 2-wire handset is not in the Dial tone for 15-20 seconds followed n/a Attempt to call aircraft results in a beep
cradle. by a busy signal to indicate the followed by one outgoing ring, then a
extension is off the hook. click, after which the call is disconnected.
Phone call with the aircraft is in Phone call in progress continues Phone call in progress Attempt to call aircraft results in an
progress when a call from the ground is uninterrupted. continues uninterrupted. automatic message stating that ‘the phone
placed to the aircraft. subscriber you are trying to reach is
currently unavailable’.
AFIRS™ mute button is pressed while Phone stops ringing. n/a Attempt to call aircraft results in outgoing
the aircraft phone is ringing in the ring then a click (when the mute button is
cockpit with an incoming call. pressed), after which the call is
disconnected.
AFIRS™ mute button is pressed before Phone doesn’t ring. Phone doesn’t ring. Attempt to call aircraft results in a beep
the phone begins ringing to indicate an followed by a click, after which the call is
incoming call. disconnected.
AFIRS™ mute button is pressed while Call is disconnected within 2 Call is disconnected within two Phone call in progress is disconnected
a phone call with the aircraft is in seconds. seconds. followed by a busy signal.
progress.
Dial pad hook button is pressed. Dial tone for 30 seconds followed by n/a n/a
a busy signal to indicate the
extension is off the hook.
Dial pad hook button is pressed just Dial tone for 30 seconds followed by n/a Attempt to call aircraft results in a beep
before a call from the ground is placed a busy signal to indicate the followed by one outgoing ring, then a
to the aircraft. extension is off the hook. click, after which the call is disconnected.
Dial pad hook button is pressed while a Call is disconnected followed by a n/a Call is disconnected.
phone call with the aircraft (cockpit busy signal.
extension only) is in progress.
Phone call between cabin and ground is Dial tone for 30 seconds followed by Call in progress continues as Call in progress continues as expected.
in progress when an outgoing call is a busy signal to indicate the expected.
attempted from the cockpit dial pad. extension is off the hook.
The following scenarios were tested with the primary extension (cockpit) set to 6 rings, and the secondary extension (cabin) set to 6 rings.
Incoming call rings unanswered in Phone rings 6 times. Phone rings and is answered Outgoing call to aircraft results in 6 rings
cockpit and is answered on the before 6 rings have completed. followed by a beep, then additional rings
secondary extension in the cabin. until the call is answered.

Condition Cockpit Extension Behavior Cabin Extension Behavior Ground Device Behavior
AFIRS™ mute button is pressed after Phone rings 6 times. Phone rings, then stops ringing Outgoing call to aircraft results in 6 rings
incoming call rings unanswered in when mute button is pressed. followed by a beep, additional ringing,
cockpit and while the secondary then a click and the call is disconnected.
extension is ringing in the cabin.
AFIRS™ mute button is pressed after Phone rings 6 times, followed by a Phone rings, is answered and Outgoing call to aircraft results in 6 rings
incoming call rings unanswered in dial tone when the mute button is call is in progress, followed by followed by a beep, then additional rings
cockpit and after the secondary pressed. a click and is disconnected. until the call is answered. This is followed
extension has been answered in the by a click and the call is disconnected.
cabin.
Dial pad hook button is pressed after Phone rings 6 times. Phone rings 6 times. Outgoing call to aircraft rings 12 times,
incoming call rings unanswered in followed by a click, and is disconnected.
cockpit and while the secondary
extension is ringing in the cabin.
Dial pad hook button is pressed after Phone rings 6 times. Phone rings and is answered Outgoing call to aircraft results in 6 rings
incoming call rings unanswered in until call is completed. followed by a beep, then rings until the
cockpit and after it has been answered call is answered. The call is completed as
in the cabin. expected.
Incoming call to aircraft rings Phone rings 6 times. Phone rings 6 times. Outgoing call to aircraft rings 12 times, is
unanswered on the primary and followed by a click and is disconnected
secondary extensions. when the call is unanswered.
Cockpit extension is off the hook and an Phone doesn’t ring as it’s off the Phone rings 6 times. Outgoing call to aircraft rings 12 times, is
unanswered incoming call is placed hook. followed by a click and is disconnected
from the ground. when the call is unanswered.
Cockpit extension is off the hook (the Dial tone for 30 seconds followed by The outgoing call is connected The incoming call is answered and
dial pad hook button is pressed) and an a busy signal to indicate the and completed as expected. completed as expected.
outgoing call is attempted from the extension is off the hook.
cabin extension.
Cabin extension is off the hook and an The outgoing call is connected and Dial tone for 30 seconds The incoming call is answered and
outgoing call is attempted from the completed as expected. followed by a busy signal to completed as expected.
cockpit extension. indicate the extension is off the
hook.
The cockpit and cabin extensions are The first extension to completely dial the outgoing numbers is The incoming call is answered and
attempting to place an outgoing call connected as usual, while the other extension hears a busy signal. completed as expected.
simultaneously.
Table 4: AFIRS™ Global Voice Device Expected Behavior

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2.3 Maintenance Port Operation
The maintenance port is a text-based interface that allows users to perform the
following system functions:
• Test AFIRS™ 220 operation
• Configure settings
• Upgrade AFIRS™ 220 firmware
2.3.1 Maintenance Port Setup and Configuration Checklist

To gain access to the maintenance port, ensure the following items are available:
• A notebook computer with Windows operating system
• An AFIRS™ RS-232 maintenance port cable
• A PCMCIA card for AFIRS™ 220 pre Mod B units or a compact flash
card for AFIRS™ 220 post Mod B units (for firmware upgrade)
2.3.2 Creating a Hyper Terminal Connection

To gain access to the text-based interface, users need to create a hyper terminal
connection. To create a hyper terminal connection:
1. Click on the Start button on the Microsoft Windows taskbar.
2. Select Start->All Programs->Accessories->Communications->Hyper
Terminal.
Note:
For Microsoft Windows 95 and 98 operating systems, select Start ->
Accessories -> Communications -> Hyper Terminal.
A Connection Description dialog box appears – refer to Figure 26: Connection
Description.
Figure 26: Connection Description

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3. Enter the text AFIRS™ _220 in the Name: textbox.
4. Click on the OK button.
A Connect To dialog box appears – refer to Figure 27: Connection Type.
Figure 27: Connection Type

5. Select COM X as the connection to use in the Connect using: dropdown list.
Note:
X is the communications (COM) port number that will be connected to the
maintenance port cable.
A COM X Properties dialog box appears – refer to Figure 28: Hyper Terminal
Connection Configuration.
Figure 28: Hyper Terminal Connection Configuration

6. Select the following hyper terminal settings:
• Bits per second: 19200
• Data bits: 8
• Parity: None
• Stop bits: 1
• Flow control: None
7. Click on the OK button.
The connection window appears when the connection has been made (see
Figure 29: Hyper Terminal).
Figure 29: Hyper Terminal

The hyper terminal has now been established. Refer to Section 2.3.3 Disconnecting
from Hyper Terminal for information on how to disconnect the connection.
2.3.3 Disconnecting from Hyper Terminal

To disconnect the hyper terminal connection:
1. Click on the Disconnect icon located below the View menu option of the
window (see Figure 29: Hyper Terminal). A Hyper Terminal dialog box appears,
asking whether or not to save the connection.
2. Select Yes to disconnect.
3. Click on the Yes button to save the AFIRS™ _220 connection.
2.3.4 Creating a Shortcut to the AFIRS™ _220 Connection on the Desktop

To create a shortcut to the AFIRS™ _220 connection on the desktop:
1. Click on the Start button on the Microsoft Windows taskbar.
2. Right-Click on Start->All Programs->Accessories->Communications->Hyper
Terminal->AFIRS™ _220.
3. In the pop up menu, select Send To->Desktop (create shortcut).

The AFIRS™ _220 Hyper Terminal connection can now be accessed by double-
clicking the Shortcut to AFIRS™ _220 icon on the desktop.
2.3.5 Connecting the Maintenance Port Cable

To connect the maintenance port cable:
1. Pull out and collar the AFIRS™ circuit breaker, located on the circuit breaker
panel.
2. Connect the 9-pin (DB-9) end of the maintenance port cable to the 9-pin (DB-9)
port on the notebook PC.
3. Remove the maintenance port JBX connector cap from the top left of the
AFIRS™ 220 faceplate.
4. Line up the red dot on the maintenance port cable to the notch on the round 5-pin
(JBX) AFIRS™ maintenance port connector.
5. Insert the round 5-pin (JBX) connector into the maintenance port (see Figure 30:
Maintenance Port Connector Location).
6. Remove collar and push in the AFIRS™ circuit breaker.
Maintenance Port
Figure 30: Maintenance Port Connector Location
2.3.6 Logging in to the Maintenance Port

Logging in to the maintenance port enables you to view system information or
perform function tests.
To log in to the maintenance port:

1. Run Hyper Terminal by double-clicking on the Shortcut to AFIRS™ _220 icon
on the computer desktop.
Note:
Ensure that the AFIRS™ unit is powered up and that the green LED light inside
the access panel is flashing.
2. Press the Esc key three times - a password prompt will appear.
Note:
This will take a few moments. If the password prompt does not appear, check the
cables and connections to ensure everything is connected properly.
For Firmware 100 versions, press Enter to activate the password prompt.
3. Type in the password AFIR (in uppercase letters only).
The password will appear as ***** on the screen.
Note:
If the password is incorrect, the PASSWORD prompt will display again. To escape
from the password prompt, press the Esc key while the prompt is displayed.
If the password is correct, the system main menu and the command prompt
AFIR > will be displayed, as shown in Figure 31: Maintenance Port Login .
Figure 31: Maintenance Port Login Main Menu

You are now logged in to the maintenance port. The following four options are
available, each of which is described in detail in Section 2.4 Maintenance Port
Menu Commands:
• <1> Show System Information
• <2> Display Options
• <3> System Options – enables you to perform system function tests.
• <4> Configure System – enables you to change some configuration settings.
2.4 Maintenance Port Menu Commands

The main menu is displayed on the screen after logging in. To view the expanded
main menu with command subsets, press the Esc key (depending on your Firmware
version, see Figure 32: Expanded Main Menu for Firmware Versions Previous To
200v054 or Figure 33: Expanded Main Menu for Firmware 200v054 and subsequent).
Figure 32: Expanded Main Menu for Firmware Versions Previous To 200v054

Figure 33: Expanded Main Menu for Firmware 200v054 and subsequent
The following sections provide a description of each of the commands that are
available in the maintenance port.
Note:
While viewing the information within these menus, pressing the following keys on your
keyboard will perform the following actions at any time:
 Esc key - return one level up from the current menu. For example, press the Esc
key from the Show System Status menu to return to the Show System
Information menu.
 Enter key - enter the menu one level down from the current menu. For example,
press the Enter key from the Show System Information to enter the Show
System Status menu.
*And subsequent
Table 5: Maintenance Port Menu Quick Reference lists functions available in different
Firmware versions, as well as which Maintenance Port Menu command to use.

Function Firmware Maintenance Port Menu Command
Version
View current configuration All 1<A> Show System Status
1 Show Bus Status
1<D> Show Peripheral Status
View flash card All 1<C> Show Flash Card Status
View GPS Data 200v054* 2<A> Display GPS Data
Reconfigure GPS (for 429 200v054* 4<A> Set GPS Source
Databus or Internal GPS)
View 573/717 databus data All 2 Display ARINC 573/717
Change 573/717 Subframe 200v054* 4 Set 573/717 Bus Subframe
length Length
View 429 databus data All 2<C> Display ARINC 429
Change 429 bus speeds 200v054* 4<C> Set 429 Bus Speeds
View discrete inputs status All 2<D> Display Discrete Status
View system errors 200vXXX 2<E> Display System Messages
Reset system All 3<A> System Reset
Reset the modem All 3 Power Cycle Modem
Power up AFIRS™ flash card All 3<C> Flash Card Interface Power
interface Up
Power down AFIRS™ flash All 3<D> Flash Card Interface Power
card interface Down
Power down Global Voice All 3<E> Power Cycle Phone Interface
phone devices
Upgrade AFIRS™ Firmware All 3<F> AFIRS™ Firmware Upgrade
Send text message to a PED All 3<G> Send Message to PED
Send text message to UpTime All 3<H> Send Message Via Modem
via modem
Change Global Text/PED Bit 200v054* 4<D> Set RS422 Port & Global
rate Text Settings
Change Global Text/PED Text 200v054* 4<D> Set RS422 Port & Global
Message Indicator Text Settings
Change phone lockdown 200vXXX 4<E> Set Phone Settings
numbers
Change phone 200v054* 4<E> Set Phone Settings
primary/secondary extensions
Change DTMF phone settings 200v054* 4<E> Set Phone Settings
*And subsequent
Table 5: Maintenance Port Menu Quick Reference

2.4.1 Command <1> Show System Information
Command <1> Show System Information displays a subset menu of
commands for system information (see Figure 34: Show System Information).
Figure 34: Show System Information
2.4.2 Command 1<A> Show System Status

Command 1<A> Show System Status displays the AFIRS™ System Status (see
Figure 35: Show System Status).
Figure 35: Show System Status

2.4.3 Command 1 Show Bus Status
Command 1 Show Bus Status displays the status of the 573/717 and 429
buses (see Figure 36: Show Bus Status).
Figure 36: Show Bus Status
2.4.4 Command 1<C> Show Flash Card Status

Command 1<C> Show Flash Card Status displays the contents of a flash card
as well as the number of files available within each sub directory (see Figure 37:
Show Flash Card Status without a Flash Card Inserted and Figure 38: Show Flash
Card Status with a Flash Card Inserted).
Figure 37: Show Flash Card Status without a Flash Card Inserted

Figure 38: Show Flash Card Status with a Flash Card Inserted
2.4.5 Command 1<D> Show Peripheral Status

Command 1<D> Show Peripheral Status displays the status of all peripherals
on board the AFIRS™ unit (see Figure 39: Show Peripheral Status).
Figure 39: Show Peripheral Status

2.4.6 Command <2> Display Options
Command <2> Display Options displays a sub menu with data inputs that are
available for viewing (see Figure 40: Display Options).
Figure 40: Display Options
2.4.7 Command 2<A> Display GPS Data

Command 2<A> Display GPS Data causes the system to display a new line as
each new GPS packet is received. Wait for 3D Fix to appear under the GPS
Acquired column.
Note:
If the GPS data is not displaying, any of the following may be the cause:
● the aircraft is in the hangar; the GPS antenna needs a line of site to the sky
● the AFIRS™ unit is not powered up
● the GPS cable is not connected to the AFIRS™ tray
When receiving GPS, data includes GPS time, longitude, latitude, altitude, 2D and 3D
velocity and track (see Figure 41: Display GPS Data).

Figure 41: Display GPS Data
2.4.8 Command 2 Display ARINC 573/717

Command 2 Display ARINC 573/717 displays primary aircraft bus data. All
the words in each subframe are displayed. As each subframe is received, the display
output is refreshed. (See Figure 42: Display ARINC 573/717 Data).
If the 573/717 data is not displayed within 20 seconds, the system will automatically
try to receive 573/717 data at a different bus speed or subframe length. If there was a
change in bus speed, answer at the prompt to keep or discard the change: type Y
<Enter> to accept the new bus speed or N <Enter> to reject the new bus speed.
Note:
If the data is still not displayed after the bus speed or subframe length has been
reset, there is no 573/717 data input to the AFIRS™ unit.
Press any key to return to the sub menu, or the Esc key at any time to exit the data
display.

Figure 42: Display ARINC 573/717 Data
2.4.9 Command 2<C> Display ARINC 429

Command 2<C> Display ARINC 429 displays each 32-bit ARINC 429 value as an
8-character hexadecimal digit. A new line will be displayed as each 429 value is
received (see Figure 43: Display ARINC 429 Data).
If there are no labels entered: type 10 labels to look for while detecting 429 data,
followed by the Enter key. Some sample labels are:
046 <Engine Serial No.>
150 <Greenwich Mean Time>
231 <Total Air Temperature>
377 <Equipment Identification>
If there is no data displayed within 20 seconds, the system will automatically try to
receive 429 data at a different bus speed. If there was a change in data speed,
answer at the prompt to keep or discard the change: type Y <Enter> to accept the
new bus speed or N <Enter> to reject the new bus speed.

Note:
If the data is still not displayed after the data speed has been reset, there is no 429
data input to the AFIRS™ unit.
Press any key to return to the sub menu, or press the Esc key to exit the data display
at any time.
Figure 43: Display ARINC 429 Data
2.4.10 Command 2<D> Display Discrete Status

Command 2<D> Display Discrete Status displays 12 discrete inputs
(numbered 1 to 12). Each input represents a bit where a value of “1” indicates that the
input is energized and a value of “0” indicates that the input is not connected. A new
line will be displayed whenever the state of an input changes, for example, a door
connected to a discrete input opens and then closes (see Figure 44: Display Discrete
Status).

Note:
On Firmware versions previous to Firmware 200v054, this command is called
2<D> Display Discrete Input Status, but its behavior remains unchanged.
Press any key to return to the main menu.
Figure 44: Display Discrete Status
2.4.11 Command 2<E> Display System Messages

Command 2<E> Display System Messages displays critical and non-critical
system errors (see Figure 45: Display System Messages). Some critical errors that
may be displayed are as follows:
Flash Card not detected.
Flash Card driver error.
Flash Card out of space.
Could not create directories.
Flash Card is corrupt!
Subframe is missed.
Airplane ID Not Detected!!
Press Enter to return to the main menu.

Figure 45: Display System Messages
2.4.12 Command <3> System Options

Command <3> System Options displays a sub menu of AFIRS™ 220 system
options. (See Figure 46: System Options)
Figure 46: System Options

2.4.13 Command 3<A> System Reset
Command 3<A> System Reset causes a soft reset of the processor. This is similar
to a power cycle reset. Before the reset is performed, the system will prompt for
confirmation that the reset is intended (see Figure 47: System Reset).
Figure 47: System Reset
2.4.14 Command 3 Power Cycle Modem

Command 3 Power Cycle Modem resets the modem, often used in
initialization and setup (see Figure 48: Power Cycle Modem).
Figure 48: Power Cycle Modem
2.4.15 Command 3<C> Flash Card Interface Power Up

Command 3<C> Flash Card Interface Power Up powers up the flash card
interface (referred to as flash card interface in the example shown in Figure 49: Flash
Card Interface Power Up) after a flash card has been inserted.
Note:
This command is unnecessary if the AFIRS™ 220 was booted with a flash card
already inserted.

Figure 49: Flash Card Interface Power Up
2.4.16 Command 3<D> Flash Card Interface Power Down

Command 3<D> Flash Card Interface Power Down powers down the flash
card interface (referred to as flash card interface in the example shown in Figure 50:
Flash Card Interface Power Down) before removing a flash card.
Figure 50: Flash Card Interface Power Down
2.4.17 Command 3<E> Power Cycle Phone Interface

Command 3<E> Power Cycle Phone Interface powers the devices (handsets
and/or dial pad) used for AFIRS™ Global Voice communications (see Figure 51:
Power Cycle Phone Interface).
Note:
3<E> Power Cycle CIS 100, but its behavior remains unchanged.

Figure 51: Power Cycle Phone Interface
2.4.18 Command 3<F> AFIRS™ Firmware Upgrade

Periodically, new releases of the AFIRS™ 220 firmware will become available.
Command 3<F> AFIRS Firmware Upgrade will cause the AFIRS™ 220 unit to
initiate the system firmware upgrade sequence. Before the firmware upgrade occurs,
the system will prompt for confirmation that the upgrade is intended. This sequence
replaces the current firmware with new firmware (accessed in a specific file stored on
the flash card). See Figure 52: Upgrading the Firmware, Figure 53: Upgrading the
Firmware In Progress, and Figure 54: Upgrading the Firmware Completed.
Refer to Section 2.5 Upgrading the Firmware for complete instructions on upgrading
the firmware.
Figure 52: Upgrading the Firmware

Figure 53: Upgrading the Firmware In Progress
Figure 54: Upgrading the Firmware Completed
2.4.19 Command 3<G> Send Message to PED

Command 3<G> Send Message to PED enables users to send a binary or text
message to the PED, after prompts for the port number and choice of binary or text
message. See Figure 55: Sending a Message to a PED and Figure 56: Sending a
Message to a PED Continued. In order for this command to function, a PED
application is required.

Note:
3<G> Output Message to PED, but its behavior remains unchanged.
Figure 55: Sending a Message to a PED
Figure 56: Sending a Message to a PED Continued
2.4.20 Command 3<H> Send Message via Modem

Command 3<H> Send Message Via Modem enables users to send messages via
the modem after a prompt for the type of message to be sent (choose 2 for

Predefined Messages then 1 for AFIRS Configuration Message). When the
message is complete, press the Enter key; this will be followed by a prompt for
confirmation – type Y or N. The message will output to the modem and will be sent to
the same email address as the flight summary files. However, it will not be logged on
the flash card. See Figure 44: Sending a Message Via Modem. See Figure 57:
Sending a Message Via Modem.
Important:
The AFIRS Configuration Message must be sent after every configuration change
– refer to Section 2.8 Completing Configuration Changes for further information.
Note:
3<H> Send SBD Message to Modem, and its behavior has changed; only free text
format is available.
Figure 57: Sending a Message Via Modem
2.4.21 Command <4> Configure System

Command <4> Configure System displays a sub menu of AFIRS™ 220 system
configuration options (depending on your Firmware version, see Figure 58: Configure
System Menu for Firmware Versions Previous To 200v054 or Figure 59: Configure
System Menu for Firmware 200v054 and subsequent).

Note:
The configuration ID changes with every configuration change made by the
commands described in this section.
Figure 58: Configure System Menu for Firmware Versions Previous To 200v054
Figure 59: Configure System Menu for Firmware 200v054 and subsequent
2.4.22 Command 4<A> Set GPS Source

Command 4<A> Set GPS Source enables users to set the GPS source, either
M12 or 429 bus 2 (see Figure 60: Set GPS Source and Figure 61: Set GPS Source
Completed).
Important:
If you make changes using this command, you must complete the configuration
process – refer to Section 2.8 Completing Configuration Changes to complete the
process.
Note:
This command is only available on Firmware 200v054 and subsequent.

Figure 60: Set GPS Source
Figure 61: Set GPS Source Completed
2.4.23 Command 4 Set 573/717 Bus Subframe Length

Command 4 Set 573/717 Bus Subframe Length enables users to set the
bus subframe length, either Disable, 64, 128, or 256 (see Figure 62: Set Bus
Subframe Length and Figure 63: Set Bus Subframe Length Completed).

Important:
process.
Note:
An example of a configuration ID change with a bus subframe length is shown in the

figures below; the Config ID value changes from 024000 to 124000.
Figure 62: Set Bus Subframe Length

Figure 63: Set Bus Subframe Length Completed
2.4.24 Command 4<C> Set 429 Bus Speeds

Command 4<C> Set 429 Bus Speeds enables users to set the 429 bus speeds,
either Disable, Low Speed, or High Speed (see Figure 64: Set 429 Bus Speeds
and Figure 65: Set 429 Bus Speeds In Progress and Figure 66: Set 429 Bus Speeds
Completed).
Important:
process.
Note:

Figure 64: Set 429 Bus Speeds
Figure 65: Set 429 Bus Speeds In Progress

Figure 66: Set 429 Bus Speeds Completed
2.4.25 Command 4<D> Set RS422 Port & Global Text Settings
Command 4<D> Set RS422 Port & Global Text Settings enables users to
configure the PED functionality and change Text Message Indicator settings (see
Figure 67: Set RS422 Port & Global Text Settings).
Important:
process.
Note:

Figure 67: Set RS422 Port & Global Text Settings
a) In order to change the RS422 Port settings, you must hit Esc for settings that you
do not wish to change (see Figure 68: Changing the RS422 Port Settings, Figure
69: Changing the RS422 Port Settings In Progress, and Figure 70: Changing the
RS422 Port Settings Completed). These are as follows:
• Enter RS422 Port 2 Functionality
• Enter Port 2 Bit Rate
• Enter RS422 Port 3 Functionality
• Enter Port 3 Bit Rate

Figure 68: Changing the RS422 Port Settings
Figure 69: Changing the RS422 Port Settings In Progress

Figure 70: Changing the RS422 Port Settings Completed
b) In order to change the Global Text message indicator settings, the system will
prompt you to select a port, one of:
• 1 – None
• 2 – Port2
• 3 – Port3
• 4 – Both
• 5 – Either
Enter 5 to change the Text Message Indicator settings to Either (see Figure
71: Changing the Global Text Message Indicator Settings).
Upon completion, the screen shown in Figure 72: Changing the Global Text Message
Indicator Settings Completed appears.

Figure 71: Changing the Global Text Message Indicator Settings
Figure 72: Changing the Global Text Message Indicator Settings Completed

2.4.26 Command 4<E> Set Phone Settings
Command 4<E> Set Phone Settings enables users to configure the handset(s)
and/or integrated dial pad to dial out to a pre-programmed number, restricting
outgoing phone calls to that number only, or to configure a device to dial out to any
number dialed by the user (see Figure 73: Set Phone Settings Screen, Figure 74: Set
Phone Settings Step 1, Figure 75: Set Phone Settings Step 2, Figure 76: Set Phone
Settings Step 3, Figure 77: Set Phone Settings Committing Changes In Progress, and
Figure 78: Set Phone Settings Changes Committed). Users can also configure the
primary and secondary extensions, although these are configured at installation and
FLYHT does not recommend changing these unless they were configured incorrectly.
In addition, this command enables users to change the Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency
(DTMF) time-out value, which is measured in seconds. This setting tells the system
how long to wait for keys pressed (on a dial pad) after a call has been connected from
the aircraft to the ground.
Important:
process.
Note:
FLYHT does not recommend changing the default DTMF settings. If you are
experiencing problems when placing aircraft-to-ground calls, please contact FLYHT to
evaluate the problem and provide a solution.
Refer to Section 2.7 Configuring the Handset / Dial Pad or DTMF Time-out Value for
further information.

Figure 73: Set Phone Settings Screen
Figure 74: Set Phone Settings Step 1


Figure 77: Set Phone Settings Committing Changes In Progress
Figure 78: Set Phone Settings Changes Committed

2.5 Upgrading the Firmware
Before upgrading the firmware, please read and understand the following sections:
• Section 2.3.6 Logging in to the Maintenance Port
• Section 2.1.1 Removing a Flash Card
• Section 2.1.2 Inserting a Flash Card
The procedure for upgrading the firmware is outlined below. If the new version of
firmware is already stored on a flash card, proceed to Step 2 - System Login to the
Maintenance Port.
2.5.1 Step 1 – Copy the New Firmware onto the Flash Card
Each firmware file has a .bin extension and begins with the character f followed by
seven digits specifying the version number.
To copy the new firmware onto the flash card:
1. Insert the flash card into a PC card drive.
2. Copy the file fxxxxxxx.bin to the flash card by following these steps:
a) Open two My Computer windows using the My Computer icon on the
computer desktop.
b) Click once on the folder that contains the new firmware. The contents of the
folder should appear in the right window pane.
c) Drag the fxxxxxxx.bin file from the My Computer window to the PC card
drive listed in the other My Computer window. Dragging the files causes them
to be copied from their original location.
3. After the file has been copied, click on the PC card drive to confirm that the
fxxxxxxx.bin file is now stored on the flash card.
2.5.2 Step 2 - System Login to the Maintenance Port

Complete the steps detailed in Section 2.3.6 Logging in to the Maintenance Port.
2.5.3 Step 3 – Power Down the Flash Card Interface

1. From the main menu, enter command 3 for System Options.
2. Enter command D for Flash Card Interface Power Down.
3. When the message “The flash card interface is powered down. It
is now safe to remove the card.” appears, remove the flash card.
Refer to Section 2.4.16 Command 3<D> Flash Card Interface Power Down for further
information.
2.5.4 Step 4 – Insert the Firmware Upgrade Flash Card


2. Insert the card into the flash card slot, ensuring the FLYHT© logo on the flash
card is facing up, as shown in Figure 14: AFIRS™ 220 PCMCIA Flash Card
Location and Figure 15: AFIRS™ 220 Post Mod B Compact Flash Card Location.
The card is securely in place when the eject button pops out and the card cannot
be inserted any further.
2.5.5 Step 5 – Firmware Upgrade Command

1. Enter command 3 for System Options.
2. Enter command F to update the firmware (see Figure 79: Upgrading the
Firmware).
Figure 79: Upgrading the Firmware

3. Enter Y at the prompt for both confirmations
When the system has finished upgrading the firmware, it will display success and will
restart.
2.5.6 Step 6 – Identify Configuration Changes and Generate Labels

Complete the steps detailed in Section 2.8.2 Identifying Configuration Changes and
Section 2.8.3 Printing and Installing Labels.
You have now completed upgrading the firmware.

2.6 Upgrading the ELA Program
The ELA file rxxxxxxx.bin is read from the flash card each time the system boots
up.
Note:
Each ELA file has a .bin extension and begins with the character r followed by
seven characters used to identify the file source.
To upgrade the ELA file, the new version of rxxxxxxx.bin must be saved on the
flash card. You can copy the ELA file onto a flash card manually, or use the Airsync
feature of the UpTime web interface to download the latest ELA file. Copy the new
ELA onto the flash card by performing one of these two methods:
Manually copying the ELA file:
1. Insert the flash card into the PC card drive. (See Figure 80: Manually Copying
ELA Files to the Flash Card.
2. Copy the file rxxxxxxx.bin to the flash card by following these steps:
a) Open two My Computer windows using the My Computer icon on the
computer desktop.
b) Click once on the folder that contains the new ELA file. The contents of the
folder including the rxxxxxxx.bin file appear in the right window pane.
c) Drag the rxxxxxxx.bin file from the My Computer window to the PC card
drive listed in the other My Computer window. Dragging causes the file to be
copied from its original location.
3. After the file has been copied, click on the PC card drive to confirm that the new
file is stored on the flash card.

Figure 80: Manually Copying ELA Files to the Flash Card
4. Insert the flash card containing the new ELA file into the AFIRS™ unit - the
updated ELA file is read from the flash card the next time the system boots up.
Using AirSync to copy the ELA file:
1. Refer to the procedure detailing how to download an updated ELA file to a flash
card in the UpTime User Manual (document # 250-0007), the section entitled
Downloading an ELA File to a Flash Card.
2. Insert the flash card containing the new ELA file into the AFIRS™ unit - the
updated ELA file is read from the flash card the next time the system boots up.
You have now upgraded the ELA file.
2.7 Configuring the Handset / Dial Pad or DTMF Time-out Value

The handset(s) or integrated dial pad can be configured to dial out to a
pre-programmed number, restricting outgoing phone calls to that number only, or they
can be configured to dial out to any number as dialed by the user. Additionally, if a
pre-programmed auto-dial number requires an update, this change can be made in
the configuration. The DTMF time-out value can also be configured. These
procedures are outlined below.
2.7.1 Configuring the Handset and/or Dial Pad

To configure the handset and/or dial pad:
1. If not already logged in, log in to the maintenance port as described in Section
2.3.6 Logging in to the Maintenance Port.

2. Type 4 at the AFIRS™ > prompt to select Command <4> Configure System.
Note:
Press the Esc key on your keyboard at any time to return to the menu one level
up from the current menu until you reach the main menu.
The Configure System menu will appear, as shown in Figure 81: Configure
System Menu.
Figure 81: Configure System Menu

3. Type E at the AFIRS™ > prompt to select Command <E> Set Phone
Settings.
The Set Phone Settings screen will appear, as shown in Figure 82: Set
Phone Settings Screen.
Figure 82: Set Phone Settings Screen

You will be prompted to enter a phone number for each extension (11, 12, and
13), press the Enter key on your keyboard to clear the existing phone number, or
press the Esc key on your keyboard to leave the existing settings unchanged.
4. Perform one of the following as required for each extension:
To pre-program the extension to auto-dial a number, or to change the
existing auto-dial phone number for the extension:
• Type the phone number, starting with country code, area code, and phone
number – refer to Figure 83: Set Phone Settings Screen - Programming an
Auto-Dial Number for an example. In this example, extension 11 is set to
lockdown to Extension 12, and Extension 12 is set to lockdown to
automatically dial a number.
To configure the extension to dial out to any number as dialed by the user:
• Press the Enter key on your keyboard. This will clear the existing phone
number, if there is one, leaving the phone number blank for the extension.
To leave the extension’s settings unchanged:
• Press the Esc key on your keyboard. In the example shown in Figure 84: Set
Phone Settings Screen – Completing Phone Changes, the settings for
extension 13 are left unchanged.
Figure 83: Set Phone Settings Screen - Programming an Auto-Dial Number

Figure 84: Set Phone Settings Screen – Completing Phone Changes
5. Once you have completed Step 4 for all three extensions, at the Enter
Primary Extension: prompt, press the Esc key to maintain the primary
extension.
6. At the Enter Secondary Extension: prompt, press the Esc key to maintain
the secondary extension.
7. At the Enter DTMF Timeout: prompt, press the Esc key to maintain the
DTMF timeout value.
8. Once you have completed changes, wait for the changes to be applied. A
message stating Updating the phone/CIS – please stand by >>> is
displayed while the changes are being saved, after which a message showing
the changes are complete is displayed – refer to Figure 85: Set Phone Settings
Changes Committed.
Important:
Ensure power is not removed from the system until the “Upload
successfully completed” message is displayed.

Figure 85: Set Phone Settings Changes Committed
You have now configured a handset or integrated dial pad as required.
Important:
In order for these changes to take effect, you must complete the configuration
process - refer to Section 2.8 Completing Configuration Changes to complete the
process of configuring the handset and/or dial pad.
2.7.2 Configuring the DTMF Time-out Value

To configure the DTMF time-out value:
2. Type 4 at the AFIRS™ > prompt to select Command <4> Configure System.
Note:
Press the Esc key on your keyboard at any time to return to the menu one level
up from the current menu until you reach the main menu.
The Configure System menu will appear, as shown in Figure 81: Configure
System Menu – refer to Section 2.4.21 Command <4> Configure System for
further information.
3. Type E at the AFIRS™ > prompt to select Command <E> Set Phone
Settings.

The Set Phone Settings screen will appear, as shown in Figure 82: Set
Phone Settings Screen.
You will be prompted to enter a phone number for each extension (11, 12, and
13).
4. Preserve the current phone settings by pressing the Esc key on your keyboard
for each configuration, as follows:
a) At the Enter LockDown Phone # for Ext. 11: prompt, press the Esc
key to maintain the lockdown phone number for extension 11
b) At the Enter LockDown Phone # for Ext. 12: prompt, press the Esc
c) At the Enter LockDown Phone # for Ext. 13: prompt, press the Esc
d) At the Enter Primary Extension: prompt, press the Esc key to
maintain the primary extension
e) At the Enter Secondary Extension: prompt, press the Esc key to
maintain the secondary extension
5. At the Enter DTMF Timeout: prompt, enter the DTMF time-out value; type 1
for a 1 second DTMF timeout value.
Note:
An alternate DTMF timeout value may be used at the direction of FLYHT
customer support.
The message “DTMF Timeout is set.” will appear; however, the changes
are not saved yet. The system will then take 20 seconds to commit the changes.
Important:
Ensure power is not removed from the system until the “Upload
successfully completed” message is displayed.
6. Press the Esc key to return to the main menu.
You have now configured the DTMF time-out value.
Important:
In order for these changes to take effect, you must complete the configuration
process - refer to Section 2.8 Completing Configuration Changes to complete the
process of configuring the DTMF time-out value.
2.8 Completing Configuration Changes

In order to complete the configuration change process, you must send the new
configuration change(s) to UpTime, identify the configuration change(s) made, and
print and install new labels on the AFIRS™ placard. You will need to complete these

steps only once, after all configuration changes have been made. If you are only
making one configuration change, proceed with the steps below.
Note:
This procedure applies only to Firmware 200v054 and subsequent.
The following sections provide the steps describing how to complete the configuration
changes.
2.8.1 Sending Configuration Changes to UpTime

To send the configuration updates to UpTime:
2. Type 3 at the AFIRS™ > prompt to select Command <3> System Options –
refer to Section 2.4.12 Command <3> System Options for further information.
3. Type H at the AFIRS™ > prompt to select Send Message Via Modem – refer
to Section 2.4.20 Command 3<H> Send Message via Modem for further
information.
4. At the Enter the type of message to send: prompt, type 2 to select
Predefined Messages.
5. At the Choose a message: prompt, type 1 to select AFIRS™
Configuration Message.
6. At the Are you sure you wish to send the message? (Y/N) prompt,
type Y to send the message.
Note:
Wait for the “Successfully sent message” to appear before continuing.
7. Press the Esc key to return to the main menu.
Continue to Section 2.8.2 Identifying Configuration Changes to complete the
configuration change process.
2.8.2 Identifying Configuration Changes

To identify the configuration change(s) made:
2. From the main menu, type 1 to select Show System Information – refer to
Section 2.4.1 Command <1> Show System Information for further information.
3. Type A to select Show System Status – refer to Section 2.4.2 Command
1<A> Show System Status for further information.

4. Note the 6-digit alpha-numeric configuration ID value, as shown in Figure 86:
Identify Configuration ID.
Figure 86: Identify Configuration ID

Continue to Section 2.8.3 Printing and Installing Labels to complete the configuration
change process.
2.8.3 Printing and Installing Labels

To print and install labels:
1. Generate labels on silver adhesive paper using P-Touch Label maker or
equivalent. Use black font, ideally the font size should be 4 mm height by 2 mm
width per character. The label is acceptable, however, if it is legible and fits
within the allocated space (see Figure 87: Label Installation).

Place new configuration ID over
“CONFIG.” if necessary
Place 200v054 label here

Figure 87: Label Installation
Note:
The F/W Ver. label should read the following: 200v054 (or subsequent firmware
version), and the configuration ID label should be generated using the configuration
identified in Section 2.8.2 Identifying Configuration Changes.
2. Remove the existing CONFIG. and/or F/W Ver. labels.
3. Install the new labels - refer to Figure 87: Label Installation.
You have now completed the configuration change process.

Chapter 3 AFIRS™ Faults
3.1 Overview
The green and red LED lights are located beside the flash card on the front panel of
the AFIRS™ 220 unit (see Figure 88: LED Location). The Green system LED light
reports operating status and the red LED light reports error/fault status of the
AFIRS™ 220 unit. Multiple codes are reported, by use of a flash scheme to encode
various messages.
LED’s
Figure 88: LED Location
3.1.1 AFIRS™ Indicator Panel Fault Light

FAULT
Annunciator
Figure 89: AFIRS™ Fault Light

The fault light (see Figure 89: AFIRS™ Fault Light) on the AFIRS™ Indicator panel
automatically illuminates during AFIRS™ boot-up and initialization. Upon successful
initialization, the fault light is extinguished during normal operation. Thereafter, the
fault light will illuminate to indicate if one of the following errors is detected:
• System halt caused by a severe hardware failure.
• ACID not found.
• ELA not found.
• Flash card not detected.
• Iridium signal not detected.

• GPS signal not detected.
• ARINC 573/717 error.
3.2 Flash Codes

3.2.1 No Error
No Error Flash Sequence
Black = OFF
Red
Green
30 Second Interval
Figure 90: No Error Flash Code Sequence

During normal operation, the green LED light flashes on/off repetitively every second
to indicate the AFIRS™ unit is powered on during normal operation. During this time,
the red LED light inside the AFIRS™ unit access door remains OFF (see Figure 90:
No Error Flash Code Sequence).
However, if an error is detected, the AFIRS™ fault light will illuminate and the red
LED will flash the error’s associated error code.
An error flash code is defined as a pre-determined number of ON/OFF flashes during
a 30-second flash cycle. The error code will repeat each cycle until the error is
resolved.
Since only one flash code can be reported at a time, the codes are prioritized. For
example, if there is no aircraft ID and no flash card, the no aircraft ID flash code will
be reported.
3.2.2 Internal Error
Internal Error Flash Sequence

Black = OFF
Red
Green
30 Second Interval
Figure 91: Internal Error Flash Code Sequence

During an Internal Error, the red light will remain on, as shown in Figure 91: Internal
Error Flash Code Sequence.

3.2.3 Aircraft ID (ACID) Not Detected (1 Flash)
No Aircraft ID Flash Sequence

Black = OFF
Red
Green
30 Second Interval
Figure 92: Aircraft ID Not Detected Flash Code Sequence

If the Aircraft ID (ACID) is not detected the flash sequence shown in Figure 92:
Aircraft ID Not Detected Flash Code Sequence will be presented on the LED lights.
This flash code sequence will repeat until the problem is resolved and the AFIRS™
unit is re-booted.
3.2.4 ARINC 573/717 Bus Not Detected (2 Flashes)
ARINC 573/717 Bus Not Detected Flash Sequence

Black = OFF
Red
Green
30 Second Interval
Figure 93: ARINC 573/717 Bus Not Detected Flash Code Sequence
If the ARINC 573/717 Bus is not detected the flash sequence shown in Figure 93:
ARINC 573/717 Bus Not Detected Flash Code Sequence will be presented on the
LEDs.
This flash code sequence will repeat until the problem is resolved.

3.2.5 GPS Signal Not Detected (3 Flashes)
GPS Signal Not Detected Flash Sequence

Black = OFF
Red
Green
30 Second Interval
Figure 94: GPS Signal Not Detected Flash Code Sequence

If the GPS signal is not detected the flash sequence shown in Figure 94: GPS Signal
Not Detected Flash Code Sequence will be presented on the LEDs.
3.2.6 Iridium Satellite Signal Not Detected (4 Flashes)
Iridium Satellite Signal Not Detected Flash Sequence

Black = OFF
Red
Green
30 Second Interval
Figure 95: Iridium Signal Not Detected Flash Code Sequence

If the Iridium satellite signal is not detected the flash sequence shown in Figure 95:
Iridium Signal Not Detected Flash Code Sequence will be presented on the LEDs.
3.2.7 Flash Card Not Detected (5 Flashes)
Flash Card Not Detected Flash Sequence

Black = OFF
Red
Green
30 Second Interval
Figure 96: Flash Card Not Detected Flash Code Sequence

If the flash card is not detected the flash sequence shown in Figure 96: Flash Card
Not Detected Flash Code Sequence will be presented on the LEDs.

unit is re-booted.
3.2.8 ELA Not Detected (6 Flashes)
ELA Not Detected Flash Sequence

Black = OFF
Red
Green
30 Second Interval
Figure 97: ELA Not Detected Flash Code Sequence

If the ELA is not detected the flash sequence shown in Figure 97: ELA Not Detected
Flash Code Sequence will be presented on the LEDs.
unit is re-booted.
3.2.9 Summary of Flash Codes

The following is a quick reference guide that describes the error flash codes, from
highest to lowest priority, as described in Table 6: AFIRS™ Error Flash Codes).
Priority Flash Code Red LED Flash Green LED Flash
Code Code
1 Internal Error Steady On Off
2 Aircraft ID not detected 1 Flash On Off
3 ARINC 573/717 Bus not 2 Flashes On Off
detected
4 GPS signal not detected 3 Flashes On Off
5 Iridium signal not detected 4 Flashes On Off
6 Flash card not detected 5 Flashes On Off
7 No ELA file found 6 Flashes On Off
Table 6: AFIRS™ Error Flash Codes Quick Reference

When the AFIRS™ unit is not in an error reporting state the Normal Operation flash
codes will be displayed, as described in Table 7: Normal Operation Flash Codes.
Priority Flash Code Red LED Flash Code Green LED Flash Code
1 System Booting Off Off
2 Firmware upgrading Steady On Steady On
3 No error Off Steady Flash
Table 7: Normal Operation Flash Codes

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