46 Information Systems

Single Aisle
TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL
T1+T2 (IAE V2500) (Lvl 2&3)
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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Single Aisle TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
AIR TRAFFIC & INFO MANAGEMENT SYS (ATIMS)
ATIMS Description/Operation (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ATIMS Warnings (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ATIMS MCDU Menus Description (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ATSU Router INIT & Tests through MCDU (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ATIMS Interfaces (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Enhanced Surveillance (EHS) Description (Option) (3) . . . . . . . . . . 36
AIRCRAFT INFORMATION NETWORK SYSTEM (AINS)
(option)
Information System AINS D/O (option) (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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ATIMS DESCRIPTION/OPERATION (3)

- hosted AOC applications.
ATSU For the remote AOC applications, the ATSU only routes data to and
from AOC peripherals. This routing is in charge of receiving ground
The Air Traffic Service Unit (ATSU) has been designed to take provision
messages and routing them to the right AOC peripheral and acquiring
of all foreseen evolutions. The modularity concept for the software (S/W)
messages or reports from these peripherals and sending them to the
makes easy data link capability during all Communication Navigation
ground. The hosted applications depend on airline definition and
Surveillance and Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) transitions. The
uploaded into the ATSU. These applications include standard and
ATSU S/W is partitioned into two main parts:
customized functions. The main functions are:
- aircraft interface/host platform and,
- AOC menu display,
- data link applications.
- processing, printing and display of received messages,
AIRCRAFT INTERFACE/HOST PLATFORM - generation, triggering and sending of messages.
SOFTWARE
The aircraft interface/host platform S/W is composed of four services:
- air/ground communication, used for the management of the
air/ground communication media,
- Human-Machine Interface (HMI), used for the management of the
CNS/ATM cockpit interfaces: MCDU, printer and alert function,
- on-board peripherals, used for the management of the communication
with the on-board peripheral units: Data Management Unit (DMU)
part of the Flight Data Interface and Management Unit (FDIMU),
Centralized Fault Display Interface Unit (CFDIU), Flight Management
System (FMS) and cabin terminal,
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- system management, used for the acquisition of the aircraft

parameters for application S/W use and monitoring of the system:
power supply and BITE functions.
DATA LINK APPLICATION
The data link applications include only Airline Operational Control
(AOC) for the pre-Future Air Navigation System (FANS)
configuration. The AOC applications are dedicated to data
communication services between the aircraft and the airline facility.
The AOC is composed of:
- remote AOC applications and,
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ATSU - AIRCRAFT INTERFACE/HOST PLATFORM SOFTWARE & DATA LINK APPLICATION
ATIMS DESCRIPTION/OPERATION (3)

ATSU SOFTWARE LOADING
The ATSU S/W is uploaded via the Multipurpose Disk Drive Unit
(MDDU). If a complete S/W uploading is required, a de-selection of the
ATSU data loading must be carried out, for each type of S/W, so that a
re-initialization of the ATSU can be made until the DATALINK ATSU
FAULT warning goes off on the EWD.
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ATSU SOFTWARE LOADING
ATIMS WARNINGS (3)

DATALINK ATSU FAULT VHF3 VOICE
When there is an Air Traffic Service Unit (ATSU) failure, the message When VHF Data Radio (VDR) 3, configured in VHF DataLink (VDL)
"DATALINK ATSU FAULT" appears on the EWD, in this case, mode 2, is not available for data transmission, the right memo "VHF3
MASTER CAUTion light and Single Chime (SC) will be activated, and VOICE" appears in green.
no SD page is called.
NOTE: VDR is capable VDL mode 2 when "ATSU installed" pin
NOTE: In the INOP SYS column of the STATUS page, the ATSU fault programming is activated on the FWC.
message appears. The VDL mode 2 function is used to reduce channel saturation.
With this function, the rate throughput is increased ten times
ATSU STBY through a D8-PSK modulation (31,5 Kbit/s).
When the data link function is lost or unavailable or when there is an HF VOICE
ATSU router configuration failure, the left memo "COMPANY
DATALINK STBY" appears in green. When all the HF Data Radio (HFDR) (if installed) are in voice mode,
the right memo "HF VOICE" pulses in green for 10 seconds and then
NOTE: "ATSU installed" pin programming is activated on the FWC. stays stable.
ATSU MSG NOTE: HFDR1 with VDL mode 2 function for datalink is optional.
When an Airline Operational Control (AOC) message is received, the
right memo "COMPANY MSG" appears in green.
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NOTE: The right memo COMPANY ALERT is displayed with a

continuous buzzer sound, when the crew receives a high
importance message from the company.
ATSU CALL
When a call request message is received, the right memo "COMPANY
CALL" appears in green.
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DATALINK ATSU FAULT ... HF VOICE
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ATIMS MCDU MENUS DESCRIPTION (2)

GENERAL
The MCDU gives the following functions:
- Airline Operational Control (AOC) hosted applications and,
- air-ground communication management.
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GENERAL

COMM MENU
The air-ground communications functions and services are active as soon
as their initialization is complete.
NOTE: The AUDIT PRINT PAGE SET OFF function is used to disable
this function directly from this page without having to get access
to the AUDIT page.
COMM CONFIG
The initialization through COMM CONFIG menu is considered as
completed when the Air Traffic Service Unit (ATSU) has received a
valid aircraft registration number, airline identification and scan mask.
The aircraft registration number and airline identification are used in
the air/ground communication as aircraft addressing means. The VHF3
SCAN SEL gives an ordered list of authorized service providers usable
for data communications.
VHF3 DATA MODE
The VHF3 DATA MODE page shows the various regions, which can
be selected. Each region is associated with a data link service provider
and a frequency.
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VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY

The VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page fulfills the following functions:
- display a voice frequency directory,
- activate one of these frequencies,
- select the data mode,
- activate the voice frequency contained in the last received CO CALL
message,
- manually enter a frequency.
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COMM MENU - COMM CONFIG ... VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY

COMM MENU (continued)
COMM STATUS
The COMM STATUS pages are used to verify the communication
status of ATSU:
- the air/ground communication media status; VHF3, SATCOM (if
installed) and HF 1 only (if HFDR installed),
- the communication (router) status of the on-board peripherals.
MAINTENANCE STATUS
The MAINTENANCE menu is composed of three functions:
- TEST, which is used to test the link between the communication
media (VHF3, SATCOM and HF if installed) and the ground,
- STATISTICS used for media and router statistics: number of up
linked messages, number of down linked messages,
- AUDIT to print out exchanged messages per media and router
depending on selection.
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COMM MENU - COMM STATUS & MAINTENANCE STATUS

AOC MENU
The AOC MENU can be customized and gives access to the hosted AOC
applications loaded in the ATSU. The CONFIG function gives access to
a SYSTEM CONFIG page to verify that the correct AOC software (S/W)
and data base Part Number (PN) have been successfully loaded into the
ATSU.
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AOC MENU
ATSU ROUTER INIT & TESTS THROUGH MCDU (2)

INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE OF THE ATSU ROUTER
GENERAL
This procedure, called initialization of the Air Traffic Service Unit
(ATSU) router, enables the air-ground communications functions and
services of the ATSU to be activated. Four essential parameters are
required:
- A/C ICAO CODE (24bit address sent by the ATC Transponders),
- a valid airline identification (ACARS and STANDARD A/L ID),
- a valid A/C registration number (A/C REGISTR) and,
- a valid scan mask.
Otherwise, the DATALINK ATSU FAULT+ ATSU INIT FAULT
amber warnings are displayed on the Engine/Warning Display (EWD).
NOTE: According to the pin programming activated on the Flight

Warning Computer (FWC) ("ACARS installed" or "ATSU
installed"), the ACARS STBY green memo is displayed
instead of the DATALINK ATSU FAULT+ATSU INIT
FAULT warning.
A/C REGISTRATION NUMBER AND FLIGHT
IDENTIFICATION
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The A/C registration number is sent by the Centralized Fault Display

Interface Unit (CFDIU). The ATSU creates the flight identification
by concatenating the airline identification parameter and the flight
number parameter coming from the Flight Management and Guidance
Computer (FMGC). The airline identification is not available and
must be entered.
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INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE OF THE ATSU ROUTER - GENERAL & A/C REGISTRATION NUMBER AND FLIGHT IDENTIFICATION

(continued)
SCAN MASK VALIDATION
The last parameter required is the scan mask validation. The three
VHF SCAN SELECT pages give an ordered list of service providers
usable for VHF data communications. TEST TLS and TEST HAM
are activated only for test and shall not be selected for airline
operations. The NEW SCAN SELECT function is used to erase the
previous selection. The VHF3 SCAN MASK is compulsory for the
router operation.
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INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE OF THE ATSU ROUTER - SCAN MASK VALIDATION

(continued)
SCAN MASK VALIDATION (CON'T)
The scan mask must be a prioritized list of VHF service providers
contracted by the airline. Select one or more service providers in the
appropriate priority order to compose the scan mask. SITA EUR/AFR
and ARINC AFRICA are selected as an example. The SCAN SEL
ACTIVATE allows the new selection to be loaded into the ATSU.
To finalize the initialization the CONFIG ACTIVATE LSK in the
COMM CONFIG menu must be pressed. When the initialization of
the ATSU router is completed, the DATALINK ATSU FAULT +
ATSU INIT FAULT warning goes off.
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INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE OF THE ATSU ROUTER - SCAN MASK VALIDATION (CON'T)

(continued)
VHF3 DATA MODE PAGE
A last check in the VHF3 DATA MODE page is required. The VHF3
DATA MODE page displays the data link service providers selected
in the VHF3 SCAN SELECT menu. The initialization of the ATSU
router is completed.
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INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE OF THE ATSU ROUTER - VHF3 DATA MODE PAGE

OPERATIONAL TEST
VOICE MODE TEST
This procedure, called operational test of the ATSU, serves to check
the ATSU router configuration and test the voice mode. The
initialization of the ATSU router is completed. The ATSU
automatically controls data frequencies in the order defined in the
VHF3 SCAN SELECT menu, but a service provider can be manually
selected. The VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page serves:
- to activate one of the displayed frequencies configured by the Airline
Operational Control (AOC) application,
- to activate the voice frequency requested by the ground (CO CALL),
- to manually enter a frequency and,
- to go back to data mode.
When the OPS frequency is activated (132.225 given as an example),
the ATSU controls the VHF3 frequency in VOICE mode. On the
Radio Management Panel (RMP), the DATA indication stays in view
in the active window. In this mode, communication tests with the
ground can be done.
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OPERATIONAL TEST - VOICE MODE TEST

OPERATIONAL TEST (continued)
CONFIGURATION CHECK
The modified configuration through the VHF3 DATA MODE is
checked. Then, a come back to the DATA MODE is performed. The
COMM STATUS pages are used to verify the communication status
of ATSU:
- the air/ground communication media status: VHF3, SATCOM (if
installed) and HF (if HFDR installed),
- the communication (router) status of the on-board peripherals.
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OPERATIONAL TEST - CONFIGURATION CHECK

VHF3 LINK TEST
ATSU INITIALIZATION CHECK
This procedure, called VHF3 link test of the ATSU, checks the VHF3
link between the A/C and the ground. A check of the ATSU
initialization is done through the VHF3 DATA MODE menu, the
VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY menu and the COMM STATUS menu.
VHF3 must be operational, the VHF3 link available and in DATA
mode.
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VHF3 LINK TEST - ATSU INITIALIZATION CHECK

VHF3 LINK TEST (continued)
TEST
The link test is accessible through the MAINTENANCE menu. The
result of this test confirms that the communication link between VHF3
and the ground is operational.
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VHF3 LINK TEST - TEST
ATIMS INTERFACES (3)

Data Radio (HFDR) 1 (if installed) configured in HF DataLink (HFDL)
AFS/ATIMS INTERFACE mode, the ATC Transponders, and the Radio Management Panels (RMPs)
for communication system.
The Air Traffic Service Unit (ATSU) is interfaced with the Flight
Management and Guidance Computers (FMGCs) and the MCDUs for VDR3
Automatic Flight System (AFS). The ATSU sends and receives data from VDR3 through ARINC 429
FMGC links for:
- data block exchanges and,
The ATSU sends data to both FMGCs on an ARINC 429 bus and
- status transmission.
receives data from both FMGCs on another one. The ATSU/FMGCs
The ATSU sends 2 discrete signals to VDR3 to control:
interface is used for:
- VDR3 switching between voice and data mode,
- Airline Operational Control (AOC) hosted application for acquisition
- port select for VDR3 frequency selection.
of operational data: origin/destination airport, flight number, fuel on
board,
NOTE: VDR is capable VDL mode 2 when "ATSU installed" pin
- remote AOC application to exchange AOC messages,
programming is activated on the FWC.
- air-ground communication functions: flight number, Flight
The VDL mode 2 function is used to reduce channel
Management System (FMS),
saturation. With this function, the rate throughput is
- system management and configuration to exchange data link
increased ten times through a D8-PSK modulation (31,5
communication status and configuration between ATSU and FMGCs.
Kbit/s).
MCDU
SDU1
The ATSU sends data to MCDUs on an ARINC 429 bus and receives
The ATSU sends and receives data from SDU1 through ARINC 429
data from MCDUs on another one. The ATSU/MCDUs interface is
links for:
used for:
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- data block exchanges and,

- the AOC application to select the AOC mode, parameter entry
- status transmission.
(captain name, fuel units...), display of AOC specific information
(AOC received messages, scratchpad messages...), and print command, NOTE: The ATSU/SDU interface is optional.
- air-ground communication functions is used to show the router
specific information, crew requests for router modes of operation and HFDR1
parameter entry, print command. The ATSU sends and receives data from HFDR1 through ARINC
429 links for:
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS/ATIMS INTERFACE - data block exchanges and,
The ATSU is interfaced with the VHF Data Radio (VDR) 3 configured - status transmission.
in VHF DataLink (VDL) mode 2, the Satellite Data Unit (SDU), the HF
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additional wiring provision is installed to make HFDR an ARINC 429 bus.
(optional) capable of datalink mode communication.
RECORDING SYSTEMS
HF1 (and HF1 only) system will be connected to the
following systems: ATSU (only one HFDR connected). The ATSU/FDIMU interface is used for flight performance in uplink
request and downlink AIDS reports. The ATSU:
ATC XPDR - sends uplink requests to the FDIMU (DMU-part) on an ARINC 429
The ATSU uses for the VDL2 function the ICAO code (24 bit address) bus and,
sent by the ATC transponders. - receives downlink reports from the FDIMU on an ARINC 429 bus.
The ICAO code is first extracted from the ATC transponder 1 and The ATSU/CFDIU interface is used to transmit the following data to
then from the ATC transponder 2 if the ATC transponder 1 is not the CFDIU on an ARINC 429 bus:
available. - information concerning Air Traffic and Information Management
System (ATIMS) internal or detected external failures,
RMP
- uplink requests.
The ATSU sends 1 discrete signal to the 3 RMPs to indicate which The ATSU acquires downlink reports and data needed for AOC
entity is controlling the VDR3. The ATSU receives only 1 discrete application from the CFDIU on an ARINC 429 bus. The ATSU/printer
signal from the 3 RMPs, which is used to request the mode switching interface is used to print data. The ATSU:
to the ATSU. - sends printable data to the printer on an ARINC 429 bus and,
- receives status information from the printer on another ARINC 429
INDICATING AND RECORDING SYSTEMS/ATIMS
bus.
INTERFACE The ATSU/MDDU interface is used for loading data. The ATSU:
The ATSU is interfaced with the Flight Warning Computers (FWCs), - sends and receives loading data with the MDDU or a PDL through
the System Data Acquisition Concentrators (SDACs), the Display 2 ARINC 429 buses,
Management Computers (DMCs) and the clock for indicating system. - receives status information from the MDDU on a discrete line.
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For recording system, the ATSU is interfaced with the Data Management The ATSU/AINS plugs/Laptop (optional) interfaces are used for
Unit (DMU) part of the Flight Data Interface and Management Unit loading data via ETHERNET buses. The ATSU:
(FDIMU), the Centralized Fault Display Interface Unit (CFDIU), the - sends loading data to the laptop via the AINS plugs for
printer and the Multipurpose Disk Drive Unit (MDDU) or a Portable documentation consultation modules (FCOM, MEL, FCTM, AFM
Data Loader (PDL). ...), and/or performance calculation modules (Takeoff, landing,
in-flight, weight and balance).
INDICATING SYSTEMS - receives requests from personnel in the cockpit via the laptop
The ATSU sends warning information to both FWCs on ARINC 429 connected to the AINS plugs.
buses. It receives data, needed for AOC application, from the FWCs,
SDACs and DMCs also on ARINC 429 buses. The ATSU acquires NOTE: The AINS plugs are used to connect the Electronic Flight
Bag (EFB) for customers, which will take the option Less
Paper in Cockpit (LCP). LCP application will enable to
replace traditional paper by digital information
(Documentation/Performance calculation modules). In a
cockpit environment, the use of LCP requires the purchase
of a hardware, which is usually a laptop.
CABIN TERMINAL/ATIMS INTERFACE

The ATSU sends uplink requests to the Digital Interface Unit (DIU) on
an ARINC 429 bus and receives downlink reports from the DIU on an
ARINC 429 bus.
NOTE: The ATSU/DIU interface is optional.
LANDING GEAR/ATIMS INTERFACE

The ATSU receives, from the Landing Gear Control and Interface Unit
(LGCIU), information on a discrete input to determine if the aircraft is
on ground or in flight.
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AFS/ATIMS INTERFACE ... LANDING GEAR/ATIMS INTERFACE
ENHANCED SURVEILLANCE (EHS) DESCRIPTION (OPTION) (3)

TRANSPONDER BASIC PRINCIPLES REVIEW
The Elementary Surveillance (ELS) is used for a basic communication
between the Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) of the Air Traffic
Control (ATC) ground station and the on-board ATC Transponder.
There are 2 frequencies :1030 Mhz for SSR radar interrogation and 10960
Mhz for Transponder modulated by pulses for 3 modes :
- Mode A : identification,
- Mode C : Coded Barometric Altitude referenced to Standard Altitude
(1013 Hpa) giving Flight Level,
- Mode S : Data Link - Used for TCAS, selective interrogation, enhanced
surveillance.
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TRANSPONDER BASIC PRINCIPLES REVIEW

DEPENDANT SURVEILLANCE CONCEPT
ELEMENTARY SURVEILLANCE (ELS) TO
AUTOMATIC DEPENDANT SURVEILLANCE (ADS)
«BASIC»
The Elementary Surveillance (ELS) sends to the ATC Center:
- aircraft identification,
- flight level.
The communication is made through modes A and C transponder.
The automatic dependant surveillance gives to the ATC Center the
complementary data, such as:
- aircraft position,
- GPS altitude,
- aircraft speed,
- aircraft ground speed,
- etc...
The communication is made through the ATSU router.
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DEPENDANT SURVEILLANCE CONCEPT - ELEMENTARY SURVEILLANCE (ELS) TO AUTOMATIC DEPENDANT SURVEILLANCE

(ADS) «BASIC»

DEPENDANT SURVEILLANCE CONCEPT (continued)
AUTOMATIC DEPENDANT SURVEILLANCE «BASIC»
TO ENHANCED SURVEILLANCE
The Enhanced Surveillance (ELS) sends to the ATC center the same
parameters then basic ADS, but the communication is made through
mode S Transponder (no routing from ATSU).
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DEPENDANT SURVEILLANCE CONCEPT - AUTOMATIC DEPENDANT SURVEILLANCE «BASIC» TO ENHANCED SURVEILLANCE

ADS-B APPLICATIONS
The specific parameters related to the enhanced surveillance are:
- selected altitude,
- barometric pressure setting,
- roll angle,
- track angle rate,
- true track angle,
- ground speed,
- true air speed,
- magnetic heading,
- indicated airspeed,
- mach,
- barometric altitude rate,
- inertial vertical velocity.
The specific parameters related to the extended squitters are :
- altitude,
- longitude,
- latitude,
- movement,
- ground track,
- flight number,
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- E/W velocity,
- N/S velocity,
- vertical rate.
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ADS-B APPLICATIONS

ADS-B AND FUTURE EVOLUTION TO ADS-C
ADS-B and ADS-C must not to be confused. The ADS-B application is
hosted by the transponder and the ADS-C application is hosted by the
ATSU.
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ADS-B AND FUTURE EVOLUTION TO ADS-C

SUM-UP OF ADS OPTIONAL PACKAGES
There are 3 steps:
- Step 1: worldwide communication through VHF, HF, SATCOM data
link using ATSU Router.
- Step 2: Continental communication coverage with Mode S Transponder
- No routing from ATSU - Range: 250 NM from ADS-B ground receiver.
- Step 3: Worldwide with SATCOM and HF data link (no VHF) - Oceanic
and Remote - ATSU routing.
CONDITIONS TO TRANSMIT ADS-B PARAMETERS ON

AIRBUS A320 FAMILY
On Airbus A320 family, there are conditions to transmit ADS-B
parameters :
- an EHS wiring provision (basic),
- a transponders capable of ELS/EHS/ADS-B (compliant DO-260),
- a Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR) from any vendor OR GPSSU from
Honeywell.
NOTE: : No need of pin programming to activate ADS-B data

transmission.
Need certification for operational use if required by regulation.
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For the retrofit aircraft of the A320 family, an Airbus Service Bulletin
for ADS-B OUT certification is available: SB 34-1418
But, for the forward fit aircraft of the A320 family, the ADS-B OUT
certification is proposed as an option on production aircraft: CN.34.52.117
/ 02
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SUM-UP OF ADS OPTIONAL PACKAGES & CONDITIONS TO TRANSMIT ADS-B PARAMETERS ON AIRBUS A320 FAMILY
INFORMATION SYSTEM AINS D/O (OPTION) (3)

SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
The host platform of the Airbus Information Network System (AINS)
has three components:
- the Aircraft Network Server Unit (ANSU), which provides a powerful
server and data management functions on-board the aircraft,
- the Server Interface Unit (SIU), which protects the "avionics world"
systems from pollution or hacking intrusion from the "open world", and
gives a security barrier between the avionics and open networks.
Additionally, the Terminal Wireless LAN Unit (TWLU) and its related
antenna makes sure that wireless communications of AINS with the
airport LAN (A/C on ground) operates.
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SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

THE ANSU
The ANSU gives a common data/file storage system, a host-platform for
airline application processing and network communication services. The
ANSU is an open world data server, which manages the Ethernet LAN
(ELAN) network by means of an Ethernet switch and enables
communication between the "open world" and the "avionics world". Its
main function is to host airline applications on-board the aircraft while
providing also significant mass storage capability for loadable software
and other applications.
The ANSU is interfaced with the TWLU for ground network connection,
with the Cabin Information Network System (CINS), with three cockpit
plugs, two for connection of a laptop and one for connection of a
maintenance laptop and a printer.
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THE ANSU

THE SIU
The function of the SIU is to supply an interface between the open world
and the avionics world, to host "sensitive" applications and to
accommodate an Ethernet switch.
The SIU supports the following functions:
- Avionics LAN (ALAN); an Ethernet switch which gives the connection
to Ethernet LRUs,
- Input/Output (I/O) with the avionics; an I/O module locks on, transmits
labels, etc. This I/O is done through a direct interface,
- Avionics Software Protection Module; as the system supplies interface
with the avionics, it makes sure that avionics will be isolated from the
open world, protecting it from degradation and corruption. The protection
module therefore controls every input to the avionics and allows
throughput only if the data meet conditions defined in loadable database.
It is the core of the AINS safety policy to make sure that the AINS
embedded applications cannot interfere with the aircraft functions.
- the core software,
- the loadable database (filtering table database).
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THE SIU

THE TWLU
The TWLU is used to bridge a connection between the on-board ELAN
and the airport LAN. The TWLU bridges these two networks using a
wireless RF spread spectrum link.
The TWLU supports the following functions:
- operation independent of LAN protocols,
- typical network functions, such as file server access from aircraft
terminals, terminal emulation sessions to ground-based host, providing
file transfer capability and internet access.
The function of the TWLU is to operate only while the aircraft is on the
ground. The antenna is an omni-directional antenna coaxially connected
to the TWLU.
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THE TWLU

POWER SUPPLY
The SIU, the ANSU and the TWLU are supplied with 115V AC from
the 115V AC BUS 2 bar 218XP-B via a Circuit Breaker (C/B).
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POWER SUPPLY

- three discrete from the Data Loading Routing Box (DLRB),
INTERFACES - four Digital Aircraft Integrated Data System (AIDS) Recorder (DAR)
speed control discrete from the Flight Data Interface and Management
The ANSU uses high speed data transfer and is connected to the outside
Unit (FDIMU),
world via 8 ports. These ports are used to connect the ANSU to wired
- one hardware pin programming to determinate A/C family.
peripherals:
The SIU supplies ARINC 429 interface with the avionics LRUs to support
- cockpit CAPT plug,
data loading ARINC 615-3. These links give a connection between the
- cockpit F/O plug,
SIU and the Display Management Computer (DMC) 2, FWC 2, System
- cockpit PC and printer plug.
Data Acquisition Concentrator (SDAC) 2, Flight Management and
The ANSU also supplies interface with the SIU, the TWLU and the CINS.
Guidance Computers (FMGCs), Air Data/Inertial Reference System
The SIU is the only LRU of the Flight Smart with Airbus (FSA) system
(ADIRU) 2, and the Air Traffic Service Unit (ATSU). The SIU gives the
connected to the Centralized Fault Display Interface Unit (CFDIU)
following ARINC 429 output data to a test plug located in the electronics
computer. Then the SIU is directly connected to the MCDU 3 and the
rack on 80VU. The SIU supplies one ARINC 717 input from the AIDS
printer.
for wireless DAR data acquisition. The SIU supplies ARINC 429 interface
NOTE: If the SIU is removed (e.g for maintenance purpose), the MCDU in order to support future ARINC 615-3 data loading applications.
3 and the printer connections with the CFDIU are lost as they The AINS reset switch, located on the 48VU panel, restarts the SIU and
are switched internally in the SIU. the ANSU simultaneously. After the software reset, it is necessary to
A coaxial cable connects the TWLU to the antenna. wait approximately 15 minutes before using the AINS and the CINS.
The SIU acquires two discrete signals from the TWLU and sends three
discrete signals to the TWLU:
- Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) discrete is activated when
the FHSS mode is selected and during Flight Warning Computer (FWC)
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phase 1, 2, 9, 10,
- Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) discrete is activated when
the DSSS mode is selected and during FWC phase 1, 2, 9, 10,
- TWLU power discrete from the SIU powers up the TWLU.
The SIU acquires the LRU status discrete from the Cabin Wireless LAN
Units (CWLU). The SIU sends two discrete signals to the CINS CWLUs:
- FHSS is activated during FWC phase 1, 2, 6, 9, and 10,
- DSSS is activated during FWC phase 1, 2, 6, 9, and 10.
The SIU acquires:
- a weight on wheel discrete signal from the Landing Gear Control and
Interface Unit (LGCIU),
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INTERFACES
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ATIMS DESCRIPTION/OPERATION (3)

- system management, used for the acquisition of the aircraft

ATSU - AIRCRAFT INTERFACE/HOST PLATFORM SOFTWARE & DATA LINK APPLICATION

ATIMS DESCRIPTION/OPERATION (3)

ATSU SOFTWARE LOADING

ATIMS WARNINGS (3)

NOTE: The right memo COMPANY ALERT is displayed with a

DATALINK ATSU FAULT ... HF VOICE

ATIMS MCDU MENUS DESCRIPTION (2)

ATIMS MCDU MENUS DESCRIPTION (2)

VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY

COMM MENU - COMM CONFIG ... VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY

ATIMS MCDU MENUS DESCRIPTION (2)

COMM MENU - COMM STATUS & MAINTENANCE STATUS

ATIMS MCDU MENUS DESCRIPTION (2)

ATSU ROUTER INIT & TESTS THROUGH MCDU (2)

NOTE: According to the pin programming activated on the Flight

The A/C registration number is sent by the Centralized Fault Display

ATSU ROUTER INIT & TESTS THROUGH MCDU (2)

INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE OF THE ATSU ROUTER - SCAN MASK VALIDATION

ATSU ROUTER INIT & TESTS THROUGH MCDU (2)

INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE OF THE ATSU ROUTER - SCAN MASK VALIDATION (CON'T)

ATSU ROUTER INIT & TESTS THROUGH MCDU (2)

INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE OF THE ATSU ROUTER - VHF3 DATA MODE PAGE

ATSU ROUTER INIT & TESTS THROUGH MCDU (2)

OPERATIONAL TEST - VOICE MODE TEST

ATSU ROUTER INIT & TESTS THROUGH MCDU (2)

OPERATIONAL TEST - CONFIGURATION CHECK

ATSU ROUTER INIT & TESTS THROUGH MCDU (2)

VHF3 LINK TEST - ATSU INITIALIZATION CHECK

ATSU ROUTER INIT & TESTS THROUGH MCDU (2)

VHF3 LINK TEST - TEST

ATIMS INTERFACES (3)

- data block exchanges and,

CABIN TERMINAL/ATIMS INTERFACE

NOTE: The ATSU/DIU interface is optional.

LANDING GEAR/ATIMS INTERFACE

AFS/ATIMS INTERFACE ... LANDING GEAR/ATIMS INTERFACE

ENHANCED SURVEILLANCE (EHS) DESCRIPTION (OPTION) (3)

TRANSPONDER BASIC PRINCIPLES REVIEW

ENHANCED SURVEILLANCE (EHS) DESCRIPTION (OPTION) (3)

DEPENDANT SURVEILLANCE CONCEPT - ELEMENTARY SURVEILLANCE (ELS) TO AUTOMATIC DEPENDANT SURVEILLANCE

ENHANCED SURVEILLANCE (EHS) DESCRIPTION (OPTION) (3)

DEPENDANT SURVEILLANCE CONCEPT - AUTOMATIC DEPENDANT SURVEILLANCE «BASIC» TO ENHANCED SURVEILLANCE

ENHANCED SURVEILLANCE (EHS) DESCRIPTION (OPTION) (3)

ENHANCED SURVEILLANCE (EHS) DESCRIPTION (OPTION) (3)

ADS-B AND FUTURE EVOLUTION TO ADS-C

ENHANCED SURVEILLANCE (EHS) DESCRIPTION (OPTION) (3)

CONDITIONS TO TRANSMIT ADS-B PARAMETERS ON

NOTE: : No need of pin programming to activate ADS-B data

INFORMATION SYSTEM AINS D/O (OPTION) (3)

INFORMATION SYSTEM AINS D/O (OPTION) (3)

INFORMATION SYSTEM AINS D/O (OPTION) (3)

INFORMATION SYSTEM AINS D/O (OPTION) (3)

INFORMATION SYSTEM AINS D/O (OPTION) (3)

INFORMATION SYSTEM AINS D/O (OPTION) (3)

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