Data Systems/Aviation Recorders COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL. FAIRCHILD MODELS PAU, PPU, TAC PORTABLE ANALYSIS UNIT (PAU), PORTABLE PRINTER UNIT (PPU), TAPE ADAPTER CABLE (TAC) TEST EQUIPMENT PART NOS. 17TES0010 — PORTABLE ANALYSIS UNIT (PAU) 17TES0020 — PORTABLE PRINTER UNIT (PPU) 17TES0431 — TAPE ADAPTER CABLE (TAC) COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH, ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST PN: 165E0514—00 Loral Data Systems Fairchild Aviation Recorders PO. Box 3041 Sarasota, Florida 34230 ‘Tele: (813) 371-0811; TLX: 4947160; FAX: (613) 378-6996 September 21, ‘93. Revision 1Data Systems/Aviation Recorders COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL. FAIRCHILD MODELS PAU, PPU, TAC Portable Analysis Unit Portable Printer Unit Tape Adapter Cable September 21, ‘ ©Copyright 1993 by Loral Data Systems Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, Including photocopying, recording, or by information storage and retrieval system, without permission In writing. Inquiries should be addressed to: Loral Corp. Data System Division Fairchild Aviation Recorders Publications P.O. Box 3041 Sarasota, Florida 34230 (813) 371-0811 + Telex: 4947160 FAX: (813) 378-6996‘Data Systems/Aviation Recorders COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODELS GS/2—PAU, PPU, TAC RECORD OF REVISIONS: INSERTION INSERTION INSERTION DATE DATE DATE Record of Revisions Page i 1 August ‘92.Data Systems/Aviation Recorders COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODELS GS/2-PAU , PPU, TAC This Page Intentionally Left Blank Record of Revisions Page iiData Systems/Aviation Recorders COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODELS GS/2—PAU , PPU. TAC RECORD OF CHANGES Ni a Preiminary Issue which covers Operation PRELIMINARY and Theory up to and including GS/2 Soft- ware Version 1.04. ; Thitial Issue which covers Operation and 1 August ‘92 ‘Maintenance of the PAU up to and inclu GS/2 Software Version 1.4. 5 Revised to include technical and operating REVISION 1 21 Sept ‘93 information for the Loral Tape Adapter Cable (TAC). Additionally, the manual was. Updated to relfect GS/2 Software Version Record of Changes Page i Rev 1: Seot. 21. ‘93Data Systems/Aviation Recorders ‘COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODELS GS/2-PAU, PPU, TAC This Page Intentionally Left Blank Record of ChangesData Systems/Aviation Recorders COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODELS GS/2~PAU, PPU, TAC LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES: Section Page Date Section Page Date Title Page 9 1 August ‘92 i 1 August ‘92 10 1 August ‘92 i 1 Avguat 82 1" 1 August ‘82 2 1 August ‘82 Record of Revisions 1 fa Hampi) i 1 August ‘82 15 1 August 92 ii 1 August ‘92 ; R th 1 16 Sopt 23 ‘03 ecord of Changes 7 4 August ‘82 i + August ‘92 8 Sept 23 ‘93 i + August ‘92 184 Sept 23 93 List of Effective Pages 182 Sept 23 ‘93 I i Sept 23°93 19 1 August ‘92 Sept 23°93 20 Sept 23 '93 4 August 92 at Sept 23 ‘93 4 August 92 22 Sept 23 ‘93 Table of Contents 23 Sept 23 93 1 i Sept 23 93 24 Sept 23 ‘93 i + August 2 25 + August ‘82 1 August 2 26 1 August 92 4 August 22 27 1 August ‘92 v Sept 2393 28 1 August ‘#2 I vi Sept 23 ‘93 ' 2 Sept 23 “83 List of Illustrations ae avai vi Sept 23 93 a its vil Sept 23 '93, 2 eee r Bares eal 3 1 August ‘82 x Sept 23'93 x ATameaaes Sectlon 1: Description 8 Tacaates “ : 5 supa _—— 3 August 32 38 t Auguat 92 gust 92 40 1 August 92 5 1 August 82 4“ 1 August 92 8 1 Auguat 82 42 1 August ‘92 I 64 Sept 23 ‘83 ra aries ea ene: + Augua' Section 2: Operation | 45 1 August ‘92 7 1 August ‘92 46 4 August ‘92 8 1 August 22 Uist of Effective Pages Page i Rev 1: Seot. 21.'93‘Data Systems/Aviation Recorders. ‘COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODELS G5/2~PAU, PFU, TAC LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Section Page Date ‘Section Page Date Section 3: Theory of Operation ad adueiee! fe 1 August ‘92 a7 1 August ‘92 ae 1 August ‘92 88 1 August ‘92 ° 1 August ‘82 89 1 August ‘92 3 aie 20 1 August ‘92 51 1 August '92 1 4 August ‘92 52 1 August ‘92 82 1 August ‘92 53 1 August ‘92 93 1 August ‘92 8 aie 94 1 August ‘92 ee 1 August ‘92 95 1 August ‘82 56 1 August ‘92 ee sueugust ee) 57 1 August'82 ‘Section 4: Software Installation 28 1 August ‘92 sr 1 August ‘82 59 1 August ‘92 98 1 August ‘92 60 1 August ‘92 1 August ‘92 61 1 August ‘92 100 1 August ‘92 62 1 August ‘92 101 1 august ‘82 63 1 August ‘92 102 1 August ‘92 64 1 August'82 Section 5: Testing and Fault Isolation 65 1 August ‘92 103, 1 August ‘92 66 1 August ‘92 104 1 August ‘92 67 1 August ‘92 105 1 August ‘92 68 1 August ‘92 106 1 August ‘92 69 1 August ‘92, 107, 1 August ‘92 70 1 August ‘92 108 1 August ‘92 m1 1 August ‘92 109, 1 August ‘92 72 1 August '92 110 1 August ‘92 73 1 August ‘82 wd 1 August ‘92 14 1 August ‘92 42 1 August ‘82 75 1 August'82 Section 6: Illustrated Parts List 76 1 August'92 113 1 August ‘92 7 1 August ‘92 114 Sept 23 '93 78 1 August 92 115 1 August ‘92 7 } en 2 116 Sept 23 '93 gust 17 1 August ‘92 a 1 August ‘92 118 Sept 23 ‘93 e } fees ‘Appendix A: Software Delta Sheets oe banetatss Ast March 1/92 85 1 August ‘92 ane eee! List of Effective Pages Page ii Rev 1: Sept. 21, ‘93LORAL Data Systems/Aviation Recorders COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODELS GS/2—PAU, PU, TAC LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Section Page Date Section Page Date “Appendix A: Software Delta Sheets "Appendix C: Tape Adapter Cable (TAC) (Con’t) A-1 Sept 23 ‘93. A-3 March 1/92 A-2 Sept 23 ‘93 AS March 1/92 A-3 Sept 23 ‘93 A-5 March 1/92 A-4 Sept 23 ‘93 As March 1/92 a5 Sept 2393 A-7 March 1/92 A-6 Sept 23 ‘93 A-8 March 1/82 AT? Sept 23 93, A-9 March 1/92 A-8 Sept 23 ‘93 A-10 March 1/92 A-9 Sept 23 ‘93. Act March 1/92, A-10 Sept 23 ‘93, A-12 March 1/92 A-11 Sept 23 ‘93 Appendix B: Programming Examples a2 Sept 23 ‘93, B-1 1 August ‘92 ae Sent 23 ‘93 B-2 1 August ‘92 A-14 Sept 23 93 B-3 1 August 92 ba Sept 23 93 B-4 1 August ‘92 A168 Sept 23 93 B-5 1 August ‘92 AT ‘Sept 23 93 B-6 1 August ‘92 AB ‘Sept 23 ‘93 B-7 1 August 92 A198 Sept 23 93 B-8 1 August '92 A-20 Sept 23 93, B-9 ‘Sept 23 ‘93 Index B-10 1 August ‘92 i Sept 23 ‘93 B-11 1 August ‘92 ii Sept 23 '93 B-12 Sept 23 ‘93 iii Sept 23 '93 B-13 ‘Sept 23 ‘93. iv ‘Sept 23 93 B-14 Sept 23 ‘93 v ‘Sept 23 ‘93 B-15 Sept 23 ‘93 vi Sept 23 ‘93 B-16 ‘Sept 23 ‘83 B-17 ‘Sept 23 ‘93 B-18 Sept 23 ‘93 List of Etfective Pages Page ii Rav 1: Sant. 94.98List of Effective Pages Page iv Baw t+ Rant 24 ton ‘Data Systems/Aviation Recorders COMPUNENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODELS GS/2~PAU, PPU, TAC ‘This Page Intentionally Left BlankLORAL. Data Systems/Aviation Recorders COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODEL GS/2~PAU, PPU, TAC. [ABLE OF NT! SUBJECT/DESCRIPTION 7 IP? 1. GENERAL . A. Applicable PAU Models B. Applicable Documents . 2. Portable Analysis Unit . ‘A. General Description .. B. Mechanical Characteristics ©. PAU System Capabilities D. PAU Software Features 3. Portable Printer Unit Description . 4 “Tepe Adapter Cable (AC) « ‘A. GENERAL... Tae 1, GENERAL . 2, GETTING STARTED . ‘A. Contents of Shipping Boxes . B. Initial Connection ... 8. CONTROLS AND INDIGATORS ‘Portable Computer . B. Keyboard es... 4, POWER UP PROCEDURES ‘A. Power On and Boot-Up Cycle B. Formatting a Biank Diskette ©. Set GS/2 Date and Time . : 5. INITIAL GS/2 COMMAND MENU PROCEDURES A. PAU Command Access B. Select Airoratt Configuration MONITOR FLIGHT DATA MENU PROCEDURES - COPY FLIGHT DATA PROCEDURES . 8 REPORT ANALYZE DATA PROCEUDURES ‘A. F2 ~ Scroll Speed Control . B. F3 (Select) Command . 9, BUILD FAST-ACCESS FILE . ‘A. F6 ~ Jump Command . 5 B._F7 (Previous) and F8 (Next) Commands 10. TEST FLIGHT RECORDER PROCEDURES . A. Examine Flight Recorder Status Procedure .. B. Examine Data Retrieval Unit Status Procedure C. Test Flight Recorder Fault Light Procedure D._ Set Memory Marker Procedure . 11. UPDATE SYSTEM DATABASE... ‘A. Setup a New Aircraft Configuration Procedure B. Recorded Type Parameter Definition Procedure ...... C. Combination Type Parameter Definition Procedure . 24 27 29 List of Ilustrations Page i Rev 1; Sept. 21,83LORAL. Data Systems/Aviation Recorders COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL, FAIRCHILD MODEL GS/2~PAU,PPU, TAC TABLE OF CONTENTS Continued RIP D. Exiting Update System Database Function Procedure . Modify Current Aircraft Contiguration Procedure Print Current Aircraft Configuration Procedure ‘Copy a Configuration Database Procedure ...... Delete Aircraft Configuration and All Associated Data Procedure . ‘Setup A New Report Format Procedure Modify Report Format Procedure ....... Copy Report Format Procedure .. Move Flight Data . M,_ Delete A Report Format Procedure . 12. MODIFY SYSTEM ACCESS SETTINGS 18. EXPORT FLIGHT DATA PROCEDURE 14, QUIT GS/2 SYSTEM SOFTWARE PROCEDURE . 415. POWER OFF PROCEDURE ....... PAS zomm ‘SECTION 3: THEORY OF OPERATION 1. GENERAL vo seseeseeee 2. GETTING STARTED . 3, GS/2 COMMAND MENU... 4, SELECT AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION . 5, MONITOR FLIGHT DATA . A. Select Reportto Display . B. Select the Report to Print C._ Save Flight Data To internal Disk . 6. COPYFLIGHT DATA . A. General .. B. Select Data Source C. Select Flight Data to Copy ... D. Select Data Retrieval Unit to Copy « E. Copy Status Display F._ Copy Function Abort 7. REPORT ANALYZE DATA . Select Fight Data to be Reported Select Relative Start and End Time . Select Report to be Displayed . ‘Select the Report to Print .. ‘Sample of “key Parameters Report” (1) F2— Scroll Speed Control . 2) F6- ump. (@)_F7 — Previous and F8 — Next Functions «...... F. F3Select Command. . ecco 8, BUILD FAST—ACCESS FILE ‘A. Select input Flight Data File B. Enter Data Name and Description C. Select Start and Stop Points ... moom> List of tilustrations Page iiCOMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODEL GS/2-PAU, PPU, TAC. TABLE OF CONTENTS Continued SUBJECT/DESCRIPTION PAGE 9. TEST FLIGHT RECORDER . : 62 A. Examine Flight Recorder Status or DTU Status 63 B. Test Flight Recorder Fault Light . 64 C._ Set Memory Marker 6 10. UPDATE SYSTEM DATABASE .. : 8 A. General + 88 B. Setup a New Aircraft Configuration . 5. 3 (1) Select Type of Flight Recorder 66 (2) Enter Configuration Name... 66 (@)_ Enter Configuration Description 67 (4) Enter Data Type Description .. 7 (©) Define Parameter 7 (© Enter Parameter Name fetes 67 (Define Report Header Field... one 68 (Define Parameter Type .......... — 68 (9) Select Recorded Parameter Type .... 68 (10) Select Combination Parameter Type ......... 78 (11)_ Exiting Update System Database Function ... 80 €. Modity Curent Aircraft Configuration . a1 (1) Select and Modity Parameter Setups 81 D. Print Current Aircraft Configuration ai E. Copy a Configuration Database . 2 81 F. Delete Airorait Configuration and All Associated Data - 82 G. Setup A New Report Format .. oa 82 (1) Enter Report Name . 83 @) Enter Report Description 83 @) Define Report Type 83 (@) Select Print Font ...... 83 (©) Select Type of Eait Mode 83 (©) Enter Number of Report Sections .. 83 (7) Define Report Section Specifications . Ba (@) Enter Report Section .. : 85 ()_ Enter Report Line 8 (10) Select Type Report 85 H. Modify Report Format . 90 |. Copy Report Format 91 J. Move Flight Data Function . ot K. Delete A Report Format 91 41. EXPORT FLIGHT DATA 91 A. Packed Data ..... 92 B. Unpacked Data ... 92 C. Select Fight Data to Convert «2... 92 12, MODIFY SYSTEM ACCESS SETTINGS 93 A. Modity Password... : 93 B. Enable/Disable Password At Startup .. 93 C. Modity Restriction Level ........... we 98 List of tlustratons Page il13, QUIT GS/2 SYSTEM SOFTWARE . 14. OS/2 GROUP—MAIN MENU ..... 15. FORMAT ADISK ... Data Systems/Aviation Recorders COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL, FAIRCHILD MODEL GS/2—PAU, PPU, TAG TABI NTI Continued RIPTION D. Lost Password Procedure INSTALLATION OF IBM 8/2 OPERATING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION OF THE GS/2 SOFTWARE . ‘A. GS/2 Software Installation B. OS/2 Program Type Definition C. GS/2 Operating Sofware Verification SECTION 6: TESTING AND FAULT ISOLATION 1 2. OPERATIONAL TEST PROCEDURES . 4. po pene GENERAL Equipment List ........ Test Conditions Preliminary Test Set-up (refer to Figure 51) .. Portable Analysis Unit Operational Test . (1) Verity Operation of PAU Software ....... (@) Test ATE Communications ..........++ PAU FAULT ISOLATION PROCEDURES . PAU INTERCONNECTION PIN-OUTS .........ccsseeeseeses ‘A. 1600/7200 PAU — To — SSFDR Interface B. Dell 325N Configuration Portable Communications Cable Interface . pom> GENERAL . PURPOSE ... ABBREVIATIONS. EQUIPMENT DESIGNATOR INDEX NUMERICAL INDEX DETAIL PARTS LIST............ ‘SECTION 6: ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST APPENDIX A: SOFTWARE DELTA SHEETS 1 GENERAL ..... VERSION 1.04 — Enhanced F1000 Status Display Linked Report Headers ......... PCM Output -— NOT. APPLICABLE TO THE PAU ~ ‘Superframe Support .. Discontinuous Linear Synchro Conversion Algorithm Expanded Polynomial Coefficients and Exponents, Build Fast-Access File Command . o7moogm> List of Illustrations Page iv TTT PPrrprrrr VON s HeLo Data Systems/Aviation Recorders COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODEL GS/2-PAU, PPU, TAC. TABLE OF CONTENTS Continued SUBJECT/DESCRIPTION PAGE 3. VERSION 1.1 ~ TO ~ 1.11 UPGRADE ‘A. DFR Tape Based Auto— Test Functor B. Display Report Enhancement Features (1) F2— Scroll Speed Control ..... @) Fe Jump. ()_F7 Previous an 4. VERSION 1.11 TO 1.2 UPGRADE . 5. VERSION 1.270 1.3 UPGRADE ‘A. Polynomial Graph Curve Fit Function B. FS Select Function C. Move Flight Data Function . 6. VERSION 1.3 TO 1.4 UPGRADE 1, GENERAL 2. PURPOSE .... 3, PROGRAM EXAMPLE 1 ‘A. Condition 1 .. B. Condition 2 .. €. Problem D. Solution E. Summary . 4. PROGRAM EXAMPLE 2: TOTAL ALTITUDE, 2~DATA WORD SETUP Condition 1. a A B. Condition2 .. C. Problem D. E . Solution Summary . 5. PROGRAM EXAMPLE 3: DISCONTINUOUS LINEAR SETUP A. Condition . : B. Problem ©. Solution D. Summary .... 6. 542A EXPANDED PARA ‘A. Gondition Y .. B. Condition 2 ©. Problem D. Solution . Summary .... 6. STANDARD ARINC 542 CONVERSION ALGORITHMS ‘A. Notes and Conventions ... = B-12 B. Serial... B12 ©. Synchro . B-i2 D. DCSynchro B-14 E. Acceleration . B14 st of Ilustrations Page vData Systems/Aviation Recorders (COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODEL GS/2~PAU, PPU, TAC F. DCLATERAL, DC LONGITUDINAL B15 G. FREQUENCY . ee 8-15 APPENDIXG: TAPE ADAPTER CABLE (TAG) 1. GENERAL . . ci 2. ORDERING INFORMATION c-1 3, TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Ct A. General .. c-1 B. Calibration and Alignment . . c-2 C. Mechanical Description c-2 D. Electrical Description c-2 8. TAC CONTROLS AND INDICATORS o-3 ‘A. GS/2 Command Menu . = B. TAC Control =< C. TAC Status . — D. TAC Holp Faclity.....scccesssesneesnersneseeee 2 5. Operating Procedures .......6scseeeeeeenereee ‘A. TAC Default Condition . B. TAC Interconnection and Power Up . (1) TAC=to-PAU Interconnection and Power Up (refer to Figure C— 6) TAC Status oot 5 DFR Motor On and Off Procedure . ‘Advance the Write Track Procedure . Advance the Read Track Procedure .... “Toggle the AUTO Mode On and OFF Procedure ‘Toggle the Direct Mode On and OFF Procedure Record Enable / Disable Procedure . DFR Bite Tests .. +o zommg0 (1) Power Fault. 2) Tape Mark .. 8) Motor Stop K. Monitor Flight Data L. Copy Flight Data oe ‘TAC Connector Pin—outs, pin 253E0876—00 INDEX List of Ilustrations Page vi Bow 1: Sant 21 102LORAL Data Systems/Aviation Recorders COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODEL GS/2~PAU, PPU, TAC. LIST OF IL! TON: ‘SECTION 1: DESCRIPTION Figure 1. Portable Analysis Unit, PIN: 17TES0010, T1600 and T2000 Configurations Page2 Figure 2. T1600 Laptop Computer (P/N: 253E0541-00) Page 3 Figure 3. T2000 Laptop Computer (P/N: 253E0624~00) Page 3 Figure 4. Dell 325N Notebook Computer (P/N: 253E0880-00) Page 4 Figure 5. PAU Main Command Menu . Page 5 Figure 6. Portable Printer Unit .......+++0+++ Page 6 Figure 6a. Tape Adapter Cable (TAC) ......-.-. Page 6.1 ‘SECTION 2: OPERATION Figure 7. PAU (Dell 325N Configuration) ComputerKeyooars Layout .. veces Page? Figure 8. List of Keys and Their Functions... Page 10 Figure 9. PAU First Level Menu Selections ..... Page 15 Figure 10. Monitor Fight Data Command Flow Chat. Page 15 Figure 11. Copy Flight Data Command Flow Chart .... Page 17, Figure 12. Report/Analyze Data Command Flow Chart Page 19 Figure 13. Build Fast—Access File Command Flow Chart Page 21 jure 14, Test Flight Recorder Command Flow Chart oe Page 22 Figure 15. Setup or Modily Aircraft Contiguration Command Flow Chart ...... Page 28 Figure 16, Setup or Modify Report Format Command Flow Chart . Page 36 Figure 17. Modify System Access Settings Command Flow Chart . Page 40 Figure 18. GS/2—PAU Overall Command Flow Diagram : Page 42 ‘SECTION 3: THEORY OF OPERATION Figure 19. GS/2-PAU Command Menu Page 48 Figure 20. Select Aircraft Configuration Menu. Page 49 Figure 21. Monitor Flight Data Menu .......... Page 50 Figure 22. 2nd/Srd Level Copy Flight Data Menus Page 62 Figure 23, 2nd and 3rd Level Report/Analyze Data Menus . Page 56 Figure 24. Sample of Key Parameters Report... Page 57 Figure 25. Adjust Scroll Speed Pop-up Menu .. Page 58 Figure 26. Jump Position Pop-up Menu Page 58 Figure 27. Select Function (F3) Pop—up Menus Page 59 Figure 28. Select Test Condition Options Menu .. Page 60 Figure 29. Test Flight Recorder Main Menu Page 62 Figure 30. SSFDR or DRU Examine Status Display Page 63, Figure 31, Update System Database Menu sees Page 66 Figure 32. Type Flight Recorder Configuration Selection Menu .. Page 67 Figure 33. Select Signal Type “Pop-up” Menu .. pee Page 68, Figure 34. Signal Input Type Selection “Pop—up" Menus Page 69 Figure 35. Data Word Specification "Pop—up” Menu. Boonocacco3a9 Page 70 Figure 36. Determining Number of Bits From Mask Code . Page 71 List of llustrations Page viiData Systems/Aviation Recorders COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODEL GS/2~PAU, PU, TAG LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Continued ‘SECTION 3: THEORY OF OPERATION (Con't.) Figure 37. Prerequisite Conditions "Pop-up" Menu... Figure 38. Test Conditions “Pop-up” Menus Figure 39. Conversion Algorithm Option “Pop-up” Menu. Figure 40. CurveFit Function Menu ... Figure 41. rete Parameter Translation Table “Pop-up” Menu cee Figure 42. Polynomial Coefficient “Pop-up” Menu Figure 43. Combination Method Options “Pop-up” Menu . Figure 44, Setup New Report Format Menu . Figure 45. Report Section Specification Pop-up” Menu Figure 46, Data Parameter Selection “Pop-up” Menu . — Figure 47, Data Parameter Display Format “Pop-Up” Menu . Figure 48, Raw Data Word Selection “Pop-Up” Menu ...-.-seeseseeeeeeees Figure 49. Constant Data Selection “Pop-Up” MENU... ss.eseesesseeerees Figure 50, Export Fight Format "Pop-Up" MOnU ......eseseesecseees Figure 51. Security Level Functions “Pop—Up" Menu . = Figure 52. Modify Restriction Levels “Pop-Up” Menu . co Figure $3, OS/2 Group—Main Menu Display ‘SECTION 5: TESTING AND FAULT ISOLATION Figure 54. Test Equipment Required . cecocoonnn Figure 65. Portable Analysis Unit (PAU) System Interconnection .... Figure 66. Portable Analysis Unit (PAU) System Fault Isolation Procedures Figure 67. PAU — to ~ SSFOR ATE Interface Cable, P/N: 024E0410-00 . Figure 68. Portable Communications Cable (PCC), P/N: 024E0883-00 . Figure $9. Portable Communications Cable (PCC) Block Diagram .. Figure 60, Ground Station--2 Portable Analysis Unit, P/N: 253E 0432-00 T1600 and T2000 Configurations ..... APPENDIX A: SOFTWARE DELTA SHEETS Figure A-1. Figure A-2. Figure A-3. Figure A~4. Figure A-5. Figure A-6. Figure A~7. Figure A-8. Figure A-9, Figure A~10.Version 1.4 GS/2 Command Menu Showing Securly Access Setup . igure A~11 Security Level Functions Pop-Up Menu Examine Flight Recorder Status Pop-up Menu . SV2 Command Menu Showing Build Fast-Access File Function . GS/2 Report Display Menu ‘Adjust Scroll Speed Pop—up Menu Jump Position Pop-up Menu Parameter Definition Menu showing Curve—Fit Function » Curve-Fit Function Menu Select Function Pop-Up Menu Test Condition Options Menu List of llustrations Page vil Rev 1; Sept. 21, ‘93 Page 72 Page 73, Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 76 Page 79 Page 82 Page a4 Page 86 Page 87 Page 68 Page 89 Page 92 Page 93 Page 94 Page 95 Page 103, Page 104 Page 107 Page 110 Page 111 Page 112 . Page 116 At A-10 Ann A-13 An16LORAL Data Systerns/Aviation Recorders COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL ARCHED MODEL GS/2~PAU, PPU, TAC LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Continued Figure A-12 Modity Restriction Levels Pop-up Menu ...... Figure A~18 Copy Flight Data Menu Showing DRU Copy Function Figure A—14 Test Flight Recorder Main Menu Showing DRU Status Monitor APPENDIX B: DATABASE PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES... Figure B—1. Mater Frame and Supertrame Data Structure for 64—Bit Word . Figure B-2, Data Word Specification “Pop—up” Mont «+. +++ Figure B-3. Prerequisite Conditions “Pop-up” Menu . Figure B—4, Data Word Specification “Pop-up” Menu Figure B~5, 2~Data Word Format for Total Altitude ...... Figure B-6. Data Word Specification “Popup” Menu... Figure B-7. Discontinuous Linear Synchro Input for Heading Figure B-8, GS/2 Select Aircraft Configuration Menu. Figure 8-9, GS/2 Select Aircraft Configuration Menu. PPI DAI TAC Figure C— 1 Qutline and Dimension Drawing, Tape Adapter Cable (TAC) Comprised of p/n 253E0878-00 and p/n 048E0876—-00 . Figure C— 2 GS/2 Command Menu with TAC Connected . Figure C- 3 TAC F9 Generated Pop-up Display Figure C- 4 TAC Help Facility. Figure C~ 6 TAC STATUS and TAC Abbreviated Status Message at Power -up Ustault Figure C- 6 TAC-toPAU Interconnection .... Figure C- 7 Bi-directional Printer Port Connector Pin—outs . Figure C- 8 DFR ATE Connector Pin—outs ........ Figure C- 9 TAC Test Point Pin—outs A-15 A-16 Ant B11 Bon List of tlustrations Page ixLORAL Data Systems/Aviation Recorders COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL. FAIRCHILD MODEL GS/2—PAU, PPU, TAC This Page Intentionally Left Blank List of lustrations Pagex Rev 1; Sept. 21, ‘93Data Systems/Aviation Recorders (COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FAINUHILD MODEL GS/Z~PAU, PPU, TAG SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION 1. GENERAL ‘The Portable Analysis Unit (17TESO010) and Portable Printer Unit (17TESO020) are integral com- ponents of the second generation Loral Ground Support Equipment, (GS/2). The GS/? functions as a direct replacement for the Apple-based ground station and consists of a Portable Analysis Unit, a Ground Station Read—Out Center (ROC) computer, and maintenance options. The PAU is designed to monitor, analyze and extract recorded flight data from the Solid State Flight Data Recorder (SSFDA), Loral's Fairchild Model No. F1000, without removing the unit from the ai ‘craft. The PAU uses a lightweight laptop or notebook type computer while the PU is a standard portable, 9pin, dot-matrix, 80—column parallel printer, This revision of the PAU CMM supports all versions up to version 1.5 of the GS/2 application software. Material has been added to the GMM regarding the description, operation, theory, and parts isting for the new features of the GS/2 system. Additionally, Appendix C has been added to this manual which provides technical and operational information for the GS/2 Tape Adapter Cable (TAC). The TAC is used to interface the PAU to tape—based digital flight recorders. ‘A. Applicable PAU Models Since its introduction, the PAU has been developed with three different models of portable computers as follows: (1) Toshiba T1600 (PIN: 253E05438—-00): 40 MB Hard Disk with 2/4 MB RAM (effective for PAU S/N: 00001 through S/N: 00048). (2) Toshiba T2000 (P/N: 253E0541 —00): 40 MB Hard Disk with 3 MB RAM (effective for PAU S/N 00049 through S/N: 00185). (3) Dell 325N (P/N: 253E0880—00): 80 MB Hard Disk with 4 MB RAM (effective for PAU SIN 00186 and above). Note: Dell 325N was chosen as PC Magazine Editors’ Choice for portable computers against 80 other vendors in the August 1992 edition, p.194. B. Applicable Documents ‘Since the PAU and PPU are used in conjunction with the SSFDR and ROC computer and contain other manufacturers’ equipment as integral components, the following documents are recommended to fully understand the function, operation and maintenance of these units. (1) Loral SSFDR Component Maintenance Manual: Type 31-36-02 P/N 165-E0503—00 (2) Loral Ground Support GS/2—-ROCC Equipment User Manual . ... P/N 165~E0504-00 (8) Laptop/Notebook Computer Model — User's Guides s+ Mnf, Documentation (4) Laptop/Notebook Computer Model - Getting Started Guides ... Mnf. Documentation (6) Laptop/Notebook Computer Model - Reference Manuals ...... Mnf. Documentation (© 08/2 Operating System Application Software ..... + Mnf, Documentation (7) Portable Printer Model - Operation ....... Mnt. Documentation 2. Portable Analysis Unit A. General Description ‘The Portable Analysis Unit, PAU, is a compact, highly portable Flight Data Recorder test unit with data read circuitry and an advanced programmable computer for data analysis. Section 1: Description Page 1 Rev 1: Sept. 21, ‘93,Data Systems/Aviation Recorders COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODEL GS/2-PAU, PPU, TAC ‘The PAU is designed for use while the flight data recorder is mounted in the aircraft. The PAU connects to the ATE connector on the front of the SSFDR and can extract real-time Gata of previously recorded data for verification of recordér and sensor functions. When used with the optional Portable Printer Unit (PPU), a hard copy printout is available for his- torical records; therefore, removing the recorder for operational checks is not required. The PAU can display data in raw form (octal, hexadecimal, decimal, binary), or engineering units, Ny). When using the T1600 (P/N: 253€0541—00) and T2000 (P/N: 253E0554—00) communica tions between the PAU and SSFDR are routed through a RS~422 interface card. For the ‘Dell A25NC (P/N: 253£0881—00) communications between the PAU and SSFDR ATE con- nector are routed through the parallel printer port using a PCC cable assembly (P/N: (024E041-00) Note: For the Dell 395N configuration data extraction through the parallel printer port prevents the simultaneous use of the printer. Thus, hardcopy printout of ‘aircraft parameter reports cannot be done during the flight data copy process. B. Mechanical Characteristics ‘The T1600 (P/N: 253E0541—00) and T2000 (P/N: 253E0624—00) configurations use a modi- fied portable computer encased in a hardened suitcase compartment. The computers employ 4—Mbytes and 3-Mbytes of resident memory, respectively, uid a 40—Mbyte hard disk with a parallel connection for interfacing with an 80—column printer. The overall com- ponents of the Portable Analysis Unit, T1600 and T2000 configurations are shown in Figure 1. Laptop ‘Computer ac Adapt PAU RS-422 Interface Cable Portable Analysis Unit, P/N: 17TESO010 T1600 and T2000 Configurations Figure 1. Section 1: Description Paae2Data Systems/Aviation Recorders ‘COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODEL GS2-PAU, PPU, TAC The T1600 laptop computer configuration (P/N: 253E0438-00) and its indicator, contol, interconnection por locations are shown in Figure 2 sae ‘Comm Port 3-12" Diskat ‘Deve faleace 71600 Laptop Computer (P/N: 253E0541—00) Figure 2. ‘The T2000 laptop computer configuration (P/N: 253E0624—00) and its indicator, control, interconnection port locations are shown in Figure 3. Front View Battery sen Lot Viow =] Dcin Power 18V oar View Ea Sent Printer nsez2 Pon “Port (Comm Port Fight View 3-172" Siskotlo Brightness Contrast Rae Drive Pot 72000 Laptop Computer (P/N: 253E0624—00) Figure 3. Section 1: Description Page 3c. LORAL Data Systems/Aviation Recorders ‘COMPONENT MAINTENANOE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODEL GS/2-PAU, PPU, TAC ‘The Dell 325N notebook computer configuration (P/N: 253E0880—00) is housed in a porta- ble soft carrying case and employs 4—Mbytes of RAM with an 80—Mbyte hard disk. Com- munications between the SSFDA and Dell 326N is accomplished through the parallel print. er port using a PCC cable assembly (P/N: 024E0693—-00). The Dell 325N notebook comput- er configuration and its indicator, control, and interconnection port locations are shown in Figure 4. Lat View Conrast. = Moder mouse Kayboerd socks Pot Port eats oar View Slicing” Paraisl Video” sera Door Pot Port Port Right Vow, So oc Optons 3-ue" Diskite Batey Power oo Die Compartment Swich Connector Dell 325N Notebook Computer (P/N: 253E0880—00) Figure 4. PAU System Capabilities ‘The PAU is powered by either a battery pack or 115/240 Vac, 50 or 60 Hz. Other features of the PAU include: Go eee ab peony eau OQ Context Sensitive Help and Storage (T1600/T2000 = 20 Miz; Ball s23N = 25 MHZ). © Menu Driven Software Anoiyts Applications Speciic User RealTime Data Anais Appleations Specie J Q__ Recorder/Sensor Functional Checks ‘Standardized User Interface Oe aeeeeeen ) Q 3-1/2 Inch Removable Disk Drive PAU Software Features Both the PAU and the ROC computer have been designed using standardized Ground Sta- tlon/2 application software which makes il easy to learn and use. The GS/2 application software operates under the supervision of the IBM OS/2 Operating System and has organized to allow for ease of maintainability and adaptability en Section 1: Description Page 4 4 Aunt 409Data Systems/Aviation Recorders COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODEL GS2~PAU, PPU, TAC ‘The PAU software is menu driven with first level menu selections of: ‘SELECT AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION MONITOR FLIGHT DATA COPY FLIGHT DATA REPORT / ANALYZE FLIGHT DATA ‘TEST FLIGHT RECORDER ** UPDATE SYSTEM DATABASE EXPORT FLIGHT DATA MODIFY SYSTEM ACCESS SETUP quit NOTE: The Test Flight Recorder function in the PAU is limited to the EXAMINE. ‘SSFDR/DRU STATUS, TEST FDR FAULT LIGHT, and SET MEMORY MARKER commands. For full use of the Test Flight Recorder function a Read-Out-Center (ROC — P/N: 17TES0030) computer is needed. FOOOCOOC0C00N0 Figure § shows a typical menu presentation for the PALL A detailed description of the opera- tion of the PAU and its GS/2 application software menu structure is provided in Section 2, Operation and Section 3, Theory of Operation. “USER SPECIFIED AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION ___DFR: NOT. CONNECTED or OFF Hover Onth DATA | TEST FLIGHT RECORDER PAU Main Command Menu Figure 5. Section 1: Description Page 5LOoRAL Data Systems/Aviation Recorders COMPONENT MAINIENANGE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODEL GS/2-PAU, PPU, TAC 3. Portable Printer Unit Description The optional Portable Printer Unit, PPU, (P/N: 17TES0020) is a standard 9—pin, 60—column dot-matrix printer used in conjunction with the PAU to provide hard copy reports of Flight Data Files. ‘The printer interfaces with the PAU through the parallel output printer port. Refor to the manufac- turers’ documentation for specific instructions on how to setup up the printer, install the paper and ink jet cartridge and interface with the PAU. Note: As previously noted, when using the Dell 325NC configuration for data extrac- tion through the parallel printer port the printer cannot be used during the data copy function. 80—Column Printer Printer Cable’ Portable Printer Unit Figure 6. Section 1: Description Page 6LORAL, Data Systems/Aviation Recorders COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODEL GS/2-PAU, PU, TAC 4. TAPE ADAPTER CABLE (TAC); MODEL 17TES0431 +A. General ‘The TAC is used to test and validate the installation of the F800 DFR on a new aircraft, or to copy data from the F800 DFR to the GS/2 support equipment. The software driven features of the TAC have been designed to emulate the features of a Fairchild Read Data Unit (RDU). Additionally, when used with a PAU, the TAC directly replaces the Fairchild Portable Data Display Unit (PDDU). ‘Tho TAC ie a cable ascombly which incorporates an encapsulated Printed Wiring Assembly (PWA). The TAC connects a tape DFR's ATE connector to the parallel port of the Fairchild PAU. The TAC can also be connected to the GS/2 Read—Out Center/2 (ROC/2) computer. The operation of the TAC using the GS/2 software is accomplished with keyboard actuated selections. Other than the function key generated pop-up menu and a TAC status mes- sage located in the upper right-hand comer of the GS/2 menu presentation, the GS/2 soft- ware operates as described in the ROC/2 and PAU component maintenance manuals. When used with the PAU, the TAC has three major purposes: 1. Installation Validation: Operators check agreement between the DFR data and the cockpit instrument readings one instrument at a time. 2. Certification Flights: After the installation has been approved. a certification flight must take place. The TAC can be used with the PAU to ‘copy the certification fight data so the user can provide a printout of the entire certification flight record as read from tape. 3. Annual Verification: Operators can check aircraft instrumentation and DFR op- ‘eration on a yearly basis. A copy of pre-recorded fight data can be accomplished so that the annual verification can be approved. ————— SDE view J ™ m a oil Ws =I} {| (= yy [ Tor VIEW “Tape Adaptor Cable pin 25350878~00 —————_ orrweam i ‘TAC-to-FDR Cable pin 048E0876~00 ET Tape Adapter Cable (TAC) Figure 6a. Section 1: Description Page 6.1 Rev 1: Sept. 21, ‘93Data Systems/Aviation Recorders ‘COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODEL GS/2—PAU, PPU, TAC. This page intentionally left blank. Section 1: Description Page 62 Rev 1: Sept. 21, 93Data Systems/Aviation Recorders ‘COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODEL GS/2—PAU, PPU, TAC SECTION 2 OPERATION 14. GENERAL ‘The Fairchild Ground Station/2, Portable Analysis Unit (GS/2—PAU) interconnection cables, con- {trols and indicators are identified in this section along with operating steps of procedure. The Ground Statior/2 software used in the PAU computer is designed to be user friendly, providing functionally arranged, menu driven selection screens. Each procedure is grouped according to a ‘menu selection, i.e. Monitoring Flight Data, Copying Data, Creating a Report, etc. The steps of procedure include coverage of al features of GS/2 Software Version 1.4, Appendix A provides the software deta sheets that describe the software upgrades for each released version. For operators who are familiar with the menu selections, a quick reference flow chart diagram of the Ground Station/2 operating software is located at the end of this section in Figure 18. The procedures within this scotion arc based on that overall flow chart but cover the steps of proce- dure in greater detail. For a detailed explanation of the each menu selection along with illustra- tions of most of the menus, refer to Section 3 covering the Theory of Operation. ‘The information inthis section is provided to familiarize the user with initial connection, compo- rent controls and indicators, keyboard layout, power-up, and operational procedures for spe- cific menu tasks, Additional information regarding the use of the Portable Analysis Unit comput- er, its adapter cards and peripheral devices, other than the tasks described herein, can be found in the specific computer manufacturer's manuals supplied and shipped with the PAU. 2. GETTING STARTED ‘To becorne operational with the GS/2—PAU system all you have to do is unpack and setup the PAU computer. There is no need to load any operational or application software, nor install any special internal hardware devices. Loral Aviation Recorders has already installed and tested the system for full operation of the IBM OS/2 and Loral GS/2 Flight System applications software. In addition, the special interface adapters used for communication with the recorder have been installed and tested. For more information on these devices and software, refer to Section 4: Software Installation. A. Contents of Shipping Boxes ‘The Ground Station/2 Portable Analysis Unit (PAU) system and software, Loral Part No. 17TES0010, is packed and shipped in 2 boxes; one containing the portable computer in its carrying case and the other containing the documentation and accompanying software. if the optional Portable Printer was ordered, then an additional box will be included, The first thing you should do is check contents of the boxes against the list on the shipping invoice. It there is a discrepancy between the list of materials on the invoice and the contents of the boxes, please notify Loral Aviation Recorders Product Support Department at (813) 371-0811. Section 2: Operation Page 7 1 August ‘92LORAL, Data Systems/Aviation Recorders ‘COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL, FAIRCHILD MODEL GS/2-PAU, PPU, TAC The portable computer container should have the following items in it: (@) Portable Computer (b) Carrying Case (©) ACadapter (@) Battery Paks (2) (@) PAU-to-SSFOR Interface Cable Assembly: ‘T1600/T2000 = P/N: 024EE041—00 Dell 325N = P/N: 024069300 ‘The accessory/documentation container should have the following items in it: (@) _Allmanutacture's documentation for the portable computer. (©) OS/2 Operating Software Diskettes with documentation. (©) GS/2 System installation and Aircraft Configuration Diskettes. (@) This CMM manual. After unpacking the boxes, all of the software and adapter diskettes should be stored in a ‘sate place to ensure that these operational and application programe can be used to re- store the system in the event of a failure. For more detail on restoring the system, see Sec- tion 4: Software Installation. ‘The original containers and packing materials should be kept in case of reshipment or stor- age is required. ‘The serial numbers of the unit and its peripheral devices should be written down and kept ina secure place. The PAU Reference Diskette and its backup diskette should also have the serial number of the computer recorded on them since the hardware configuration deter- mines the setup program requirements of these diskettes. In other words, you can not use the Reference Diskettes from a different model or version of portable computer to set up the PAU computer. Initial Connection ‘The PAU computer directly interfaces with the SSFDR recorder through the RS422 commu- nications port on the T1600/T2000 configurations and the parallel printer port on the Dell 325N configuration as shown in Figures 2 through 4 in Section 1. To initially connect the computer to the SSFDR, perform the following steps listed. For spe- Citic maintertanice and testing interconnection procedures refer to Section 5: Maintenance. (1) Ensure that the power switch on the PAU computer is in the OFF position. (2) Ifthe battery pack for the PAU is not being used, connect AC Adapter cable to the DC input connector located on the various PAU units as shown in Figures 2 through 4, Section 2: Operation Page 8 4 August, 82LORAL Data Systems/ ‘COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODEL GS/2—PAU, PPU, TAC (8) ForT1600/T2000 configurations, connect the 9—pin male end (P2) of the PAU-to— ‘SSFDR Interface cable assembly, P/N 0240410-00, to the PAU's RS422 commu nications port and the 25—pin male ond (P2) to the SSFOR front panel ATE connco: tor. (4) Forthe Dell 325N configuration, connect W2 of the Portable Communications Cable ‘assembly, P/N: 024E0693-00, to the rear panel parallel printer port and W1 to the ‘SSFDR tront panel ATE connector. 3. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ‘A. Portable Computer For complete explanation of the portable computer controls and indicator functions, refer to the specific manufacturer's User’s Manuals supplied with the PAU. The information con- tained herein refers only to the general key sequences necessary to operate the Ground— Station/2 System software. B. Keyboard Each PAU computer configuration has a standard Keyboard layout as illustrated in Figure 7. Note, the placement of certain functional keys may vary from that shown in the illustration depending on the type of PAU configuration. A list of the keys used for the Ground Station’2 ‘operational software is presented in Figure 8. Fora list of the complete set of keys avaliable with the PAU computer, refer to the User's Guide Quick Reference Card available with the manufacturers’ documentation. Note: The overlayed numerical keypad keys will not work with the GS/2 software, only use the number keys at the top of the keyboard when entering numerical data. PAU (Dell 325N Configuration) Computer Keyboard Layout Figure 7. Section 2: Operation Page 9 1 August ‘92foeaeee eof geo o GROUND STATION/2 OPERATIONAL FUNCTION LORAL Data Systems/Aviation Recorders ‘COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODEL GS/2—PAU, PU, TAC. Escape Key — used lo cancel a command and return the software opera- tion to the previous, or next higher level, menu display. Help Key — provides help message for specific menu or task selected, (Acts as a toggle key) Scroll Speed Control — used to activate a pop-up menu that allows set- ting the rate that the data scrolls off the screen in a displayed report. Select Key — provides the user with the capability to select specific data subtrames and/or specttic data parameters to display or print. Jump Key — used to set a new position within a fast—access (decom- ppacted) data file when a report is being displayed on the screen. Previous/Next Entry Keys — uced to etop the dieplayed report scrolling function and to position the display screen back (F7) or forward (F8) one {ull page. To reactivate scroll, press the scroll lock key. (Like F6, these keys are active only when a fast—access data file is used). Done Command — signals the program software that data entries for a particular section or process is complete. Program will process data entries and will either return to the top-level GS/2 COMMAND menu, or will contin tue with further entry requirements. REC ~ turns the record section of SSFDR Recorder on. Used when moni- toring real-time flight data from the recorder. DFR PWR — tums the fight recorder power on. Cursor Up/Doown — moves item cursor up/down to highlight menu selection item. Cursor Left/Right ~ moves item cursor to the previous/next iter field in a menu or decreases/increases scroll speed or selects new “jump” position in displayed reports TAB (—> / <-) ~ moves cursor to the next (—>), or previous (<—) data entry/response field window. (The TAB <~ function is made by simulta- neously pressing the SHIFT key and TAB key). ‘YES or NO Response — used with the “popup” menu prompts for yes/ ‘no responses; i.e, “Copy Data to Disk? YIN" Page Up/Down — used with the Aircraft Parameter “pop-up” menu ist to Quickly scroll up/down through multiple page listings one page ala lime. List of Keys and Their Functions Figure 8 (Sheet 1 of 2). Section 2: Operation Page 10 1 August, ‘92Data Systems/Aviation Recorders ‘COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODEL GS/2-PAU, PU, TAC ea (GROUND STATION/2 OPERATIONAL FUNCTION ‘Alphanumorie Koya — usod for data entry responses, and for selecting the next ist item entry whose name starts with a certain letter. Example: To scrollto an aircraft parameter called AIRSPEED, simply type “8 and the cursor will stop atthe frst word inthe lst that starts with the let- tor'n’. Enter Command ~ used to place information you select or type into the computer. ‘System Reset Command — used reset the OS/2 system software and re- start the “boot-up” cycle. (All three keys must be pressed at the same time). List of Keys and Their Functions: Figure 8 (Sheet 2 of 2). 4. POWER UP PROCEDURES, A. Power On and Boot—Up Cycle The following procedures detail how to apply power to the PAU computer and monitor the OS/2 operating software boot-up cycle. Note: This procedure assumes that the OS/2 operating software and the Loral GS/2 operating software has already been loaded into the computer. If this is not the case, refer to Section 4 for instructions on installing the OS/2 IBM system operation and GS/2 System application software. When using GS/2 Version 1.4 software, a password is required to gain access to the OS/2 operating sys- tem command screen. (1) Fist, ensure that the cable connections are made between the PAU computer and the Solid-State Flight Data Recorder front panel as described in the previous para~ graph under Initial Connection. (2) Onthe rear (T1600), left (T2000), or right (Dell 325N) panel of the PAU computer, place the power switch in the UP position. (8) Wait a few minutes for the computer to complete its boot-up cycle. During this cycle a few status message lines will appear on the display screen; this is normal. (4) _ Ifthe monitor display gives an error message, or it does not appear to be completing its boot-up cycle (more than five minutes has passed and the screen has not changed), then perform steps (6) through (9); else, go to step (10). (©) __ Ensure that the interconnection cables are properly connected and secure. (6) Check that a data disk is not in the disk drive. (7) Ensure that the PAU main battery is installed correctly and that it has a suficiont charge, or if the battery is not being used, that the AC adapter is connected correctly. Section 2: Operation Page 11 1 August ‘928) @ (10) LORAL Data Systems/Aviation Recorders ‘COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODEL GS/2-PAU, PPU, TAC Turn the computer power OFF and then ON to see if the problem clears, or contin- ues. tthe computer fails to boot—up the second time, refer to Section 5 for further trou- bleshooting procedures. It the boot—up cycle is successful, the GS/2 COMMAND MENU will appear on the monitor display. B. Formatting a Blank Diskette Ifyou intend to use an extemal 31/2" data diakotte for storing aircraft configuration, data or report files created with the GS/2 software or stored in the PAU computer's internal hard disk, then a blank diskette must be formatted first. This process labels the diskette so that the 05/2 system software can read or write data to and from the diskette, CAUTION: Do not perform this procedure on diskettes which have data already a) @ @ @) ©) stored on them, since the formatting process will erase any data before it formats the diskette. (Once the computer has completed loading the OS/2 operating software and GS/2 system software at power up, the video screen will automatically display the GS/2 COMMAND MENU menu. ‘To access the OS/2 operating system, select the Quit trom the GS/2 COMMAND MENU and press Enter. For users of the GS/2 System software Version 1.4, a “pop-up” menu requesting that a password be entered to access the OS/2 operating system will appear, enter the appropriate password (obtained from your supervisor) and press Enter. ‘The Format A Disk menu selection should appear as one of the selections in the 08/2 Group—Main menu. Ifit is nat present, then perform step (6), i itis present, then go to step (6) and continue. This step adds the Format A Disk program to the OS/2 Group—Main menu: (@) Press the Alt key until Program is highlighted on the status line, located above the menu choice selection block, and press P or Enter. (©) Select Add (or New) on the pop—up menu and press Enter. (©) Fill-in the Program menu as underlined below (use Tab key to move between entry fields): Program title: Format A Diskette © Pathand filename: C:\OS2\FORMAT.COM. Q Parameters: A Q_ Program Type: Other: (@) Select Add or New at the bottom of the menu and press Enter. Section 2: Operation Page 12 1 August, ‘92(6) ® ® (19) an) (12) Data Systems/Aviation Recorders COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODEL GS/2~PAU, PPU, TAC ‘Atthe OS/2 operating menu called Group~Main, use the cursor arrow keys to select, the program called Format A Diskette and press Enter. (Once Format A Diskette is selected, the monitor display will instruct you to: “Insert a new diskette in Drive A and press ENTER when ready.” Place a blank diskette into the 3-1/2 inch Diskette Drive A and press Enter. While the diskette is formatting, the display will provide a status of the process in per- ccent completion. When complete, the display will prompt you for a volume label. Enter a name (up to 11 characters) which Identifies the data which is to be stored on the disk (a date maybe useful). If no label is desired, then do not type anything and just press Enter. ‘The display will inform you of how many bytes and blocks are available on the dish. I will then ask if you want to format another diskette. ‘Type “Y" and press Enter if you want to format another diskette, if not, type “N” and press Enter to retum to the OS/2 Group—Main menu. Set GS/2 Date and Time This procedure details how ta sat the date and time display for the GS/2 System software, a) @ ‘At the OS/2 Group—Main menu, the SET GS/2 DATE AND TIME menu selection should be present. Ifit is not present, then perform step (2), ifit is present, then go to step (3) and continue. This step adds the SET GS/2 DATE AND TIME program to the OS/2 Group=Main menu: (a) _Atthe 05/2 Group—Main menu, press the Alt key until Program is highlighted ‘on the status line and press P or Enter. {®) Select Add (or New) on the pop—up menu and press Enter, (©) Fill-in the Program menu as underlined below (use Tab key to move between entry fields): Q Program title: ATE AND TI Q Path andifile name: C:\GS2\SYSTEMADATTIM.CMD. © Program Type: Other (d) Select Add or New at the bottom of the menu and press Enter. (@) Ifa "pop-up" menu appears requesting information on how to run the program, use the cursor key to select Run the program in a text window and press En- ter Section 2: Operation Page 13, 1 August 92LORAL. Data Systems/Aviation Recorders COMPONENT MAINTENANGE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODEL GS/2-PAU, PPU, TAC (@)__Atthe 08/2 operating menu called Group-Main, use the cursor arrow keys to s@- lect the program called SET GS/2 DATE AND TIME and press Enter. (4) The system displays the current setting for the month. If you want to change it enter ‘anew month — day — year [mm—dd—yy] and press Enter, (©) The current setting for the time is displayed. if you want to change it enter anew time: Hours:Minutes:Seconds and press Enter. (6) Observe that the OS/2 Group—Main menu is displayed. 5. INITIAL GS/2 COMMAND MENU PROCEDURES ‘The procedures contained herein are based upon GS/2 System software version number 1.4. ‘A. PAU Command Access ‘Afiow chart diagram of the first evel GS/2—PAU computer software operation is provided in Figure 9. (1) Once the computer has completed loading the OS/2 operating software and GS/2 system software at power up, the video screen will automatically display the GS/2 COMMAND MENU menu. (2) Ifyou wantto access the OS/2 operating system, select the Quit from the GS/2 COMMAND MENU and press Enter. Note: Access to the OS/2 operting system using the Quit command may be re- stricted, if so, see your supervisor for access authorization. (9) The 0S/2 Group-Main Menu will be displayed on the video screen. OS/2 operating ‘commands can be found in the accompanying manufacturer's documentation. (4) _Itthis is an intial or upgraded installation of the GS/2 software, refer to Section 4: ‘Software Installation for specific steps to follow for new installations. (6) To reinstate the GS/2 System again, use the cursor keys to select it from the QS/2 Group-Main Menu and press Enter. B. Select Aircraft Configuration (1) Atthe GS/2 COMMAND MENU, use the cursor arrows to highlight the menu choice labeled SELECT AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION and press Enter. @)__Usethe cursor arrow keys to select the aircraft configuration you want to specify as the “current” configuration from the list presented on the SELECT AIRCRAFT CON- FIGURATION menu. Note: The selected choice will be high-lighted in the menu, and once selected, it will always be displayed In the top left of the menu screen. (@) Press Enter and observe the software returns to the GS/2 COMMAND MENU. Section 2: Operation Page 14 Revt; Sept. 21, 93Data Systems/Aviation Recorders COMPONENT MANTENANGE MANUAL FAIRCHILD MODEL GS/2-PAU, PPU, TAC Note: o For users of Version 1.4 sofware, password ‘authorization may be required to gain access fore kncton. Note: ‘Upon power up of the PAU computer, the system vi oad ts operating system programs stored on the, Intornal hard dex. Atae on oF two minis, the GEL ‘COMMAND Menu wil be cisplayed Note: ‘Once an Arerah Configuration is selectas, the screen wil return to the G52 Com Menu. Note: ‘The GE/2 eyatom sofware wil default to tho last Aircraft Configuration selected i [NEW CONFIGURATION is not soloctod, PAU First Level Menu Selections Figure 9. 6. MONITOR FLIGHT DATA MENU PROCEDURES ‘Three functional tasks may be performed with the MONITOR FLIGHT DATA menu: 1) select a report to display on the screen; 2) select a report to print; 3) save recorded flight data to internal hard-disk as a file. Figure 10 shows a command flow chart of the MONITOR FLIGHT DATA menu operational procedure steps. Gs/2 COMMAND MENU Monitor Flight Data Command Flow Chart Figure 10. Note: The aireratt configuration corresponding to the aircratt or fight recorder setup be- ing monitored must be specified prior to selecting the MONITOR FLIGHT DATA, ‘command. Also, the flight recorder being monitored must be correctly connected to the GS/2—PAU Computer. ‘The Monitor Flight Data function is used to test real-time flight data from either the SSFDR re- corders. Section 2: Operation Page 15, 1 August ‘92