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SERVICE INFORMATION LETTER
AIRSHOW NETWORK (GENESYS) AIRBORNE TELEPHONE SETUP GUIDE

(AIRCELL/IRIDIUM)
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1. Purpose
This Service Information Letter supplements the following documents with

instructions for installing the Airshow Network Data Communications Unit
(DCU) with AirCell phone systems.
• Airshow Network (Genesys) installation Manual, Drawing No. 920606
• SIL, Airshow Network (Genesys) Airborne Telephone Setup Guide
(MagnaStar), Drawing No. 920620-09-8
• AirCell AST 3500 Installation Manual, PN 800-10640
• AirCell ST 3100 Installation Manual, PN 800-10680
• AirCell ST 3120 Installation Manual, PN 800-11050
• AirCell AGT.02 Installation Manual, PN 800-10245
• AirCell AT.02 Installation Manual, PN 800-10240
2. System Requirements
A. Supported AirCell Systems

This SIL discusses the configuration of the Airshow Network for use
with the following versions of AirCell system:
• AST 3500 Air Satellite Tranceiver system (AirCell air-to-ground,
pending offerability testing, and Iridium SATCOM)
• ST 3100 Satellite Tranceiver system (Iridium SATCOM only)
• ST 3120 2-channel Satellite Tranceiver system with Rev. D or later
software (Iridium SATCOM only)
• AGT.02 Air-to-Ground system (pending Airshow offerability testing)
• AT.02 Air-only system (pending Airshow offerability testing)
B. Airshow Network DCU Software

Airshow operational software Rev. P4 and later includes support for
the Iridium SATCOM phone system. The Iridium phone system is not
configurable through the Genesys configuration editor and must be
specified at the time customer configuration software is ordered.
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2742 Dow Avenue • Tustin, CA 92780
Ph: (714) 699-1300 Fax: (714) 730-1698 Page 1 of 13
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CAUTION: DO NOT USE THE CONFIGURATION EDITOR TO
CHANGE AUTOMATIC UPDATE INTERVALS IN A
SYSTEM SET UP FOR IRIDIUM. ANY CHANGE TO
THESE SETTINGS WILL DISABLE THE IRIDIUM PHONE
SELECTION IN THE AIRSHOW DCU.
C. DCU Hardware Requirement
The DCU connects to the Iridium phone system’s modem via an RS-
232 connection. To support this connection to the AST 3500, ST 3100,
or ST 3120 phone system, the DCU must have the following mod
installed:
• P/N 92006x Mod “AA” or “AD”
• P/N 92009x Mod “H” or “M”
• P/N 92007x Mod L
For use with the AST 3500 phone system, the DCU must be installed
with an Airshow Flight Deck Controller (FDC, P/N 922002-X) or a
Digital Cockpit Controller (DCC, formerly TTD controller, P/N 911010-
1) to permit selection of the phone source for an update call.
3. AirCell AST 3500 Cellular and Satellite Telecommunication System
The AirCell AST 3500 supports a data rate of 2.4 kbps over Iridium and a
data rate up to 9.6 kbps over the air-ground cellular interface. Offerability
testing for the cellular interface with the Airshow Network is not complete as
of the publication of this document.
A. Installation Guidelines
(1) Figure 1 shows how to connect the 1/2-ATR DCU (P/N 92006X)
to the AirCell AST 3500 “system” connector.
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AIRCELL AIR/SATELLITE
AIRSHOW NETWORK TRANSCEIVER
(GENESYS) DATA "SYSTEM"
CONNECTOR (AST 3500; same wiring
COMMUNICATIONS UNIT (26 POSN PLUG) for ST-3100)
P/N 92006X 1P1A
TIP 23 W POTS TIP
RING 24 V POTS RING
COM2 RXD 25 a RS232 RXD

COM2 TXD 26 N RS232 TXD
COM2 GND 27 c RS232 GND
COM2 CTS 42 S RS232 CTS

COM2 RTS 45 X RS232 RTS
COM2 DCD 36
COM2 DSR 40
COM2 DTR 46
Figure 1 – P/N 92006X Interconnect Wiring with AST 3500

(2) Figure 2 shows how to connect a flange mount DCU (P/N 92009X
or 92007X) to the AirCell AST 3500 “system” connector.
AIRCELL AIR/SATELLITE
AIRSHOW NETWORK TRANSCEIVER
(GENESYS) DATA "SYSTEM"
CONNECTOR (AST 3500; same wiring
COMMUNICATIONS UNIT (26 POSN PLUG) for ST-3100)
P/N 92009X,
1P1
92007X TIP 9 W POTS TIP
RING 10 V POTS RING
1P2
COM2 RXD 3 a RS232 RXD
COM2 TXD 4 N RS232 TXD
COM2 GND 5 c RS232 GND
COM2 CTS 8 S RS232 CTS

COM2 RTS 1 X RS232 RTS
COM2 DCD 6
COM2 DSR 7
COM2 DTR 2
Figure 2 –P/N 92009X or 92007X Interconnect Wiring with AST 3500

B. Airshow Network Software Configuration
When the Airshow Network (Genesys) is installed with an AST 3500 as
shown in Figure 1 or Figure 2, order Airshow Network custom
configuration software set up for Phone 1 = AirCell, Phone 2 =
IRIDIUM, phone select = Menu. The FDC menu must include a phone
selection item.
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C. Validate the Installation
Airshow Rev. P4 operational software supports a set of built-in
diagnostics that can be used to troubleshoot DCU operation. The
Phone Configuration screen is useful for troubleshooting Airshow
Network operation. Access the built-in diagnostics with the following
steps:
(1) Connect an RS-232 serial mouse or controller to the 9-pin serial
connector on the DCU (J1 on 92006X or J7 on 92009x/92007x).
(2) With the DCU in normal operating mode, hold down both mouse
buttons for about 20 seconds. (The process is similar to launching
the configuration editor, except that it occurs during normal
program operation instead of during copyright page display). The
DCU may briefly display the Airshow Network cabin main menu
before switching to the Input Validation display.
(3) When Input Validation is displayed, hold down both mouse
buttons a second time until the DCU switches to the Test Cycle.
In this diagnostic mode, a series of pages cycles onto the display,
switching approximately every 16 seconds.
(4) Figure 3 shows the Phone Configuration Page. On this page,
make sure that the AirCell and Iridium phone systems are
configured correctly.
Figure 3 – Phone Configuration Page
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NOTE: Phone 1/Phone 2 as configured on the CD are
displayed as Phone 0/Phone 1 on the diagnostic
page.
(5) Hold down both mouse buttons a third time until the display
changes to the Configuration Verification page.
(6) Hold down both mouse buttons a fourth time to return the Airshow
to normal operating mode.
(7) Lock the AST 3500 into Iridium mode via the AirCell handset.
Press the FCN key, then 3, 3. The handset displays IRIDIUM.
(8) Select Iridium from the FDC Phone Select menu, and initiate an
Airshow Network update call.
(9) At the start of the call, the DCU’s flight deck video output displays
the Uplink In Progress screen with “Dialing <phone type>” in the
Communication Status area. Make sure that the phone type
displayed is Iridium.
(10) A successful update call validates the installation for Iridium
updates.
(11) Lock the AST 3500 into cellular mode via the AirCell handset.
Press the FCN key, the 3, 1. The handset displays the letter S
and a number of signal strength bars.
(12) Select AirCell from the FDC Phone Select menu, and initiate an
(13) Make sure that the Uplink In Progress screen on the flight deck
video output displays “Dialing AirCell.”
NOTE: AirCell air cellular service is not available on the
ground. The cellular system must be tested during a
test flight. The handset should display at least 3 signal
bars. Cellular coverage is most consistent above
10,000 ft. AGL.
4. AirCell ST 3100 Satellite Transceiver System
The AirCell ST 3100 supports a data rate of 2.4 kbps over Iridium.
Connect the Airshow DCU’s COM2 RS-232 port to the ST 3100 as
shown in Figure 1 or Figure 2. The ST 3100 does not have the POTS
Tip and Ring connection.
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When the Airshow Network (Genesys) is installed with an ST 3100 as
shown in Figure 1 or Figure 2, order Airshow Network custom
configuration software set up for Phone 1 = IRIDIUM, no Phone 2.
steps:
(4) Figure 3 on page 4 shows the Phone Configuration Page. On this
page, make sure that the Iridium phone system is configured as
Phone 0. The choices for Phone 1 and Phone 2 are arbitrary.
Phone Select Type should be Menu.
(7) Initiate an Airshow Network update call.
updates.
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5. AirCell ST 3120 Dual-Channel Satellite Transceiver System
The AirCell ST 3120 supports a data rate of 2.4 kbps over Iridium. It is
designed to be an add-on to a MagnaStar C-750 or C-2000 system. See the
MagnaStar interconnect SIL, 920620-09-8 for more information on the
MagnaStar C-2000.
to the AirCell ST 3120 “system” connector.
MagnaStar
Call Alerting Switch
J2
(CAS)
1 CAS_0 HI
14 CAS_0 LO
J5 or J6
15 DATA SEL 0
13 DATA SEL 1
21 GND
AIRSHOW NETWORK
24 GND
(GENESYS) DATA
MagnaStar
COMMUNICATIONS UNIT 2 TIP
CDBR-2
P/N 92006X 1P1A
1 RING
PHONE CTRL IN 31
GND 33
"SYSTEM" AIRCELL SATELLITE
CONNECTOR TRANSCEIVER
TIP 23
(55 POSN PLUG)
RING 24 (ST 3120)
RS232 #1 RS232 #2
COM2 RXD 25 P RS232 RXD E RS232 RXD

COM2 TXD 26 j RS232 TXD CC RS232 TXD
COM2 GND 27 N RS232 GND a RS232 GND
COM2 CTS 42 V RS232 CTS A RS232 CTS

COM2 RTS 45 S RS232 RTS BB RS232 RTS
(alternate wiring
COM2 DCD 36 for data port #2)
COM2 DSR 40
COM2 DTR 46
Figure 4 –P/N 92009X or 92007X Interconnect Wiring with ST 3120 and

MagnaStar
or 92007X) to the AirCell ST 3120 “system” connector.
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MagnaStar
Call Alerting Switch
J2
(CAS)
1 CAS_0 HI
14 CAS_0 LO
J5 or J6
15 DATA SEL 0
13 DATA SEL 1
21 GND
AIRSHOW NETWORK
24 GND
(GENESYS) DATA
MagnaStar
COMMUNICATIONS UNIT 2 TIP
CDBR-2
P/N 92009X, 92007X 1 RING
1P1
PHONE CTRL IN 8
GND 39
"SYSTEM" AIRCELL SATELLITE
CONNECTOR TRANSCEIVER
TIP 9
(55 POSN PLUG)
RING 10 (ST 3120)
1P2 RS232 #1 RS232 #2
COM2 RXD 3 P RS232 RXD E RS232 RXD

COM2 TXD 4 j RS232 TXD CC RS232 TXD
COM2 GND 5 N RS232 GND a RS232 GND
COM2 CTS 8 V RS232 CTS A RS232 CTS

COM2 RTS 1 S RS232 RTS BB RS232 RTS
(alternate wiring
COM2 DCD 6 for data port #2)
COM2 DSR 7
COM2 DTR 2
Figure 5 –P/N 92009X or 92007X Interconnect Wiring with ST 3120 and

MagnaStar
The MagnaStar C-2000 with 4.0C or later software supports a single-
channel data rate of 4.8 kbps. The Iridum Satcom supports a data rate
of 2.4 kbps. Table 1 summarizes the settings to use when ordering
Airshow Network custom configuration software to work with an
installation similar to Figure 4 or Figure 5.
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Table 1 – Phone Settings for MagnaStar C-2000 with Iridium
Installed phone systems CAS_0 Order custom software configured as
?
• MagnaStar C-2000 with 4.0C No Phone 1 = Magnastar 4800
or later software
Phone 2 = IRIDIUM
• AirCell ST 3120 Iridium
Satcom interfaced via the Phone select = Menu only
RS-232 data port Include Phone Select on FDC menu
• MagnaStar C-2000 with 4.0C Yes Phone 1 = Magnastar 4800
or later software
Phone 2 = IRIDIUM
• AirCell ST 3120 Iridium
Satcom interfaced via the Phone select = Magna Select
RS-232 data port Include Phone Select on FDC menu

steps:
(4) Figure 3 on page 4 shows the Phone Configuration Page. On this
page, make sure that Phone 0 = MSTAR48, Phone 1 = IRIDIUM,
and that the Phone Select Type matches the setting shown in
Table 1.
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(7) Select Iridium from the FDC Phone Select menu, and initiate an
updates.
6. AirCell AT/AGT.02 Cellular Telecommunication System
The AirCell AT/AGT.02 supports a data rate of 9.6 kbps over the air-ground
cellular interface. Offerability testing for the Airshow Network over the
cellular interface is not complete as of the publication of this document.
to the AT/AGT.02 Tip and Ring interface.
AIRCELL AT/AGT.02
TRANCEIVER
MS 3126F16-26S P/N 800-10245 or
800-10240
V RING
W TIP
AIRCELL AG.02
AIRSHOW HANDSET CRADLE
NETWORK DATA
COMMUNICATION 1P1A P4
UNIT (DCU) TIP 23 13 TIP
P/N 92006X RING 24 12 RING
Figure 6 – AirCell AT/AGT.02 interconnection with DCU (92006X)

or 92007X) to the AT/AGT.02 Tip and Ring interface.
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AIRCELL AT/AGT.02
TRANCEIVER
MS 3126F16-26S P/N 800-10245 or
800-10240
V RING
W TIP
AIRCELL AG.02
AIRSHOW NETWORK HANDSET CRADLE
FLANGE DCU (FDCU)
1P1 P4
P/N 92009X,
TIP 9 13 TIP
COMPACT DCU (CDCU) RING 12 RING
10
P/N 92007X
Figure 7 – AirCell AT/AGT.02 interconnection with FDCU/CDCU (92007X/92009X)

When the Airshow Network (Genesys) is installed with an AT/AGT.02
as shown in Figure 6 or Figure 7, order Airshow Network custom
configuration software set up for Phone 1 = AirCell.
The Genesys Configuration Editor allows selection of the AirCell phone
type. To change the phone setting to AirCell, do the following steps.
(1) Enter the Configuration Editor (refer to GENESYS® Installation
Manual for instructions) and click on the MISC box.
(2) From the MISC menu, select the Phone 1 setup screen.
(3) With OS Rev. P2 and later, the Airshow Network displays a
screen similar to Figure 8.
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Figure 8 – Phone 1 Settings, AirCell, and OS Rev. P2 or later

(4) On the Phone 1 screen, select AirCell.
(5) Make sure that the “Enable Phone 2 Setup” checkbox is not
selected, as shown in Figure 8.
7. Operating Considerations
A. Phone Select
For use with the AST 3500 phone system, the DCU must be installed
with an Airshow Flight Deck Controller (FDC, P/N 922002-X) or a
Digital Cockpit Controller (DCC, formerly TTD controller, P/N 911010-
x)
(1) The customer configuration software must include the Phone
Select feature in the FDC or DCC menu.
(2) During flight, lock the AirCell handset into AirCell or Iridium Mode
before initiating an Airshow Network update call with the following
steps.
(a) To lock the system into Iridium mode, press the FCN key,
then 3, 3. The handset displays IRIDIUM.
(b) To lock the system into AirCell cellular mode, press the FCN
key, the 3, 1. The handset displays the letter S and a
number of signal strength bars.
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(c) To return the system to Auto Select Network Mode after an
update call, press the FCN key, then 3, 2. The handset
displays AUTO briefly, then displays the indicator for the
current mode.
B. Iridium Recovery Time
Allow three minutes between data calls on the Iridium phone to let the
system recover fully. Reduced connectivity may result from a shorter
rest period.
C. Diagnostic Mode
AST 3500 ST 3100 ST 3120 AGT.02
Current Phone (Note 1) 0 (Note 3) 0
Phone 0 Type AIRCELL IRIDIUM MSTAR48 AIRCELL
Phone 1 Type IRIDIUM N/A IRIDIUM N/A
Phone 2 Type (Note 2) N/A N/A N/A N/A
Phone Select Type MENU N/A (Note 3) N/A
Phone Ctrl In State 0 0 (Note 3) 0
Notes:
1. Current Phone reflects the current Phone Select menu selection. When AIRCELL is
selected, Current Phone is 0. When IRIDIUM is selected, Current Phone is 1.
2. The Phone 2 setting is arbitrary and may display as MSTAR24; this phone selection is
not used during normal operation
3. If CAS-0 is installed, the Phone Ctrl In State is 1 when MagnaStar is available, otherwise
it is 0. Phone Select Type is Magna if CAS-0 if installed, or MENU if it is not. Current
Phone reflects the phone selected either by the CAS-0 input or by the FDC menu.
(1) The last line on the Phone Configuration page shows the path for
the phone protocol configuration file (“NP2.INI”) that the DCU is
using. When contacting Rockwell Collins for technical support,
you may be asked for this path.
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SERVICE INFORMATION LETTER

AIRSHOW NETWORK (GENESYS) AIRBORNE TELEPHONE SETUP GUIDE

This document (software) may contain technical data which may be

This Service Information Letter supplements the following documents with

A. Supported AirCell Systems

B. Airshow Network DCU Software

COM2 RXD 25 a RS232 RXD

COM2 CTS 42 S RS232 CTS

Figure 1 – P/N 92006X Interconnect Wiring with AST 3500

COM2 CTS 8 S RS232 CTS

Figure 2 –P/N 92009X or 92007X Interconnect Wiring with AST 3500

Figure 3 – Phone Configuration Page

4. AirCell ST 3100 Satellite Transceiver System

COM2 RXD 25 P RS232 RXD E RS232 RXD

COM2 GND 27 N RS232 GND a RS232 GND

COM2 CTS 42 V RS232 CTS A RS232 CTS

Figure 4 –P/N 92009X or 92007X Interconnect Wiring with ST 3120 and

COM2 RXD 3 P RS232 RXD E RS232 RXD

COM2 GND 5 N RS232 GND a RS232 GND

COM2 CTS 8 V RS232 CTS A RS232 CTS

Figure 5 –P/N 92009X or 92007X Interconnect Wiring with ST 3120 and

C. Validate the Installation

Figure 6 – AirCell AT/AGT.02 interconnection with DCU (92006X)

Figure 7 – AirCell AT/AGT.02 interconnection with FDCU/CDCU (92007X/92009X)

Figure 8 – Phone 1 Settings, AirCell, and OS Rev. P2 or later

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