honeywell mcs satcom

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for theAirbus A320/A330/A340

SATCOM

This Honeywell SATCOM System Guide is intended as a training aidto the operation of the MCS SATCOM System in the A320/A330/A340aircraft. In no case will this guide be used as an authorized check listor procedural aid replacing FAA or other certifying authority--approvedflight manuals or check lists. Contact the pilots at Honeywell FlightTechnical Services at (602) 436--1446 with any aircrew--relatedquestions, problems, or comments.

Pilots using the avionics system described in this document arerequired to maintain lateral and vertical situational awareness at alltimes through the use of current and approved en route, sectional, andother navigational charts. The avionics system herein described isdesigned to provide pilots with a TSO C-129 (A1) navigation capability.However, pilots are advised to use all available flight-followingtechniques appropriate for the phase of flight, to insure that a validmental picture of the desired route is maintained at all times.

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1. PILOT OVERVIEW 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2. GENERAL OVERVIEW 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

System Description 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Flight Deck Configuration 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .System Interfaces 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Audio Control Panel 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MCDU Operation 2-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MCS SATCOM Display Page Tree 2-12. . . . . . . . . . .

3. FLIGHT OPERATIONS 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ground-to-Air Calls 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HOLD Function 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Air-to-Ground Calls 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Equipment Annunciation 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Satellite Data Link/ACARS Communications 3-2. . . . .call priority 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cockpit Calls 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Manual Dial Cockpit Calls 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Selected Number Cockpit Calls 3-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . .SATCOM MAIN MENU Page 3-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Directory Page 3-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Category Numbers Pages 3-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SATCOM Status Page 3-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SATCOM LOG-ON STATUS Page 3-23. . . . . . . . . . .SAT/GES SELECTION Page 3-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SATCOM CHANNEL STATUS Page 3-30. . . . . . . . .

4. SATCOM QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 4-1. . . . . . . . .

5. ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS 5-1. . . . . . . . . .

INDEX Index--1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2--1 Flight Deck Configuration 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2--2 Forward Electronic Control Panel 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2--3 Airborne Satellite Equipment 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2--4 Audio Control Panel 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2--5 MCDU MENU Page 2-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2--6 SATCOM Page Tree 2-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3--1 SATCOM MAIN MENU Page 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3--2 SATCOM MANUAL DIAL Page 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3--3 SATCOM MAIN MENU Page 3-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3--4 SATCOM DIRECTORY Page 3-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3--5 SATCOM SAFETY Page 3-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3--6 SATCOM SAFETY Page Functions 3-12. . . . . . . . . . . . .3--7 SATCOM MAIN Menu Page 3-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3--8 MAIN MENU PAGE 3-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3--9 DIRECTORY PAGE Functions 3-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3--10 MAIN MENU PAGE 3-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3--11 DIRECTORY PAGE Functions 3-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3--12 SATCOM PUBLIC Page 3-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3--13 MAIN MENU PAGE 3-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3--14 SATCOM STATUS Page 3-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3--15 MAIN MENU PAGE 3-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3--16 SATCOM STATUS Page 3-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3--17 SATCOM LOG--ON STATUS Page 3-25. . . . . . . . . . . . .3--18 MAIN MENU PAGE 3-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3--19 SATCOM STATUS Page 3-28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3--20 SATCOM LOG--ON STATUS Page 3-28. . . . . . . . . . . . .3--21 SAT/GES SELECTION Page 3-29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3--22 MAIN MENU PAGE 3-30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3--23 SATCOM STATUS Page 3-31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3--24 SATCOM LOG--ON STATUS Page 3-31. . . . . . . . . . . . .3--25 SATCOM CHANNEL STATUS Page 3-32. . . . . . . . . . . .

4--1 SATCOM Menu Operation 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4--2 Manual Dial Quick Reference Procedure 4-5. . . . . . . .4--3 Selected Number Quick Reference Guide 4-7. . . . . . .

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2--1 MCDU Scratchpad Messages 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3--1 Manual Call Procedure 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3--2 Selected Number Cockpit Calling Procedure 3-9. . . . .3--3 SATCOM MAIN MENU Operating Procedures 3-13. . .3--4 DIRECTORY Page Operation Procedure 3-16. . . . . . . .3--5 Category Number Page Operation Procedure 3-18. . . .3--6 SATCOM STATUS Page Operation Procedure 3-21. . .3--7 Accessing the SATCOM LOG--ON STATUS

Page Procedure 3-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3--8 Accessing the SAT/GES SELECTION Page

Procedure 3-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3--9 Accessing the SATCOM CHANNEL STATUS

Page Procedure 3-30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1. Pilot Overview

This handbook describes the satellite communication (SATCOM) andthe operation of the Honeywell/Racal Multi-Channel System (MCS)6000 satellite communications equipment as installed on theA320/A330/A340 aircraft.

The pilot guide contains the information required to operate the MCSSATCOM. The guide contains details sufficient to answer the majorityof questions generated through system use.

The following SATCOM options are covered:

D Two channels are reserved for flight deck use

D The aircraft system automatically logs on to the proper ground earthstation (GES) station

D Manual handover is not necessary.

The crew can preempt passenger calls to place higher priority calls orthey can queue flight deck calls for future placement when a channelis available. In all cases, two voice channel selections are displayed onthe SATCOM MAIN MENU page.

This guide builds on the basic knowledge of the A320/A330/A340Multi-Function Control Display Unit (MCDU) operation.

The reader should know that every effort has been made to ensure theaccuracy of published information. Questions about current systemoperation and configurations should be directed to HoneywellA320/A330/A340 Product Support or Honeywell Pilots Group.

This guide is intended as a guide and does not supersede any Airbus,Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), or airline--approvedprocedures. It is written for system familiarization only.

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2. General Overview

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The SATCOM system provides both data and voice communications.(See Figure 2--1 for flight deck configuration.) SATCOMcommunications are possible when the following three parts areconnected together with normal telephone equipment:

D Aircraft earth station (AES) -- The aircraft--based SATCOM system

D Ground earth station (GES) -- The ground--based SATCOMsystem

D Space segment.

Connection of AES to GES via the satellite is controlled by the AES.This process is called logon. Logon is done automatically using airlineperformances, or manually through inputs to the MCDU.

One or two SATCOM systems can be installed in an aircraft. EachSATCOM system has multiple channels for communications. (For thenumber of SATCOM channels, refer to the airline operations manual.)One channel is reserved for communications control. The controlchannel also has aircraft communication addressing and reportingsystem (ACARS) datalink communications. Twochannels areavailablefor flight deck voice use. The remaining channels are for passengervoice use.

SATCOM recognizes the four levels of voice communications prioritydescribed below:

D Priority 1/EMERGENCY -- This level is reserved for emergencyand distress calls only. Alarms are initiated at the GESs and airlineoperations are notified of an aircraft in distress when anEMERGENCY call is received.

D Priority 2/SAFETY -- This level is normally used for regulatory andflight safety calls.

D Priority 3/NON SAFETY -- This level is normally used foroperational, non-safety, or flight calls.

D Priority 4/PUBLIC -- This level is reserved for cabin passengervoice calls.

The priority of a call determines the accessibility to satellite and GESresources. Higher priority calls can preempt existing calls on thesatellite/GES system.

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NON SAFETY communications include cabin provisioning, seatassignments, passenger travel arrangements, and baggage/parceltracing.

PUBLIC communications are reserved for passenger calls and caninclude:

D Voice calls

D Facsimile transmissions

D Personal computer modem transmissions.

SATCOM equipment can automatically log onto an appropriate GES.As the aircraft flies out of coverage for a satellite or satellite spot beam,the system automatically hands over control to the next proper satelliteor spot beam.

SATCOM data service is momentarily interrupted during a handover.Data service automatically resumes following a successful handover.An automatic handover is not initiated when voice calls or datatransmissions are in progress.

Voice capability is determined by the elevation of the four geostationarysatellites above thehorizonwith relation to theaircraft location.With thesatellite servicing the aircraft near the horizon or with the aircraft in abank, fewer voice channels can be available. Channel availability isdisplayed on the MCDU channel status display page.

For proper voice operation, SATCOM requires information from a fullyfunctional inertial reference system (IRS).

SATCOM maintenance information is accessible through thecommunications management computer (CMC).

FLIGHT DECK CONFIGURATION

The MCS SATCOM consists of a satellite transceiver system, threeMCDUs (installed in the left, right, and aft panels of the forwardelectronic control panel), and three audio selector panels. All threeMCDUs can be used for SATCOM independently and simultaneously.Figure 2--1 shows the flight deck.

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Flight Deck ConfigurationFigure 2--1

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Figure 2--2 shows the forward electronic control panel.

Forward Electronic Control PanelFigure 2--2

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SYSTEM INTERFACES

Figure 2--3 shows the airborne equipment required for a singleSATCOM system to perform ground communication using the satellitenetwork. The satellite data unit (SDU) controls all communication withthe ground. The SDU controls the SATCOM system which can beadapted for use through the owner requirements tables (ORT). Anadditional three channels, whichare dedicated to cabin/passenger use,are provided by the radio frequency unit (RFU) (if installed). Thehigh-power amplifier (HPA) amplifies the air-to-ground signals that aretransmitted by thehigh-gain antenna (HGA), intermediate gain antenna(IGA) or low-gain antenna (LGA) equipment. The ground-to-air signalsare input to the SDU as received by the HGA/IGA/LGA system(s).

Airborne Satellite EquipmentFigure 2--3

The IRS provides the system SDU with aircraft attitude and positioninformation that is required to steer theHGA and/or LGA. Log--on usingan HGA or IGA for satellite voice cannot be done without precise IRSposition information. The MCS SATCOM system can provide data linksatellite communication using LGA equipment that does not requireIRS information.

MCDUs are used for pilot control and to initiate air-to-ground calls.

The data loader interface is used to upload the ORT and to downloadsystem logged information.

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AUDIO CONTROL PANEL

A maximum of two satellite voice (SAT) channels are provided to theflight deck. These channels operate independently the same way asother cockpit radios. The channels are controlled using the audiocontrol panel (ACP) shown in Figure 2--4.

Audio Control PanelFigure 2--4

The MIC SELECTION and push-to-talk (PTT) functions for SAT-1 andSAT-2 operate the same way as other cockpit radio equipment (i.e.,VHF, HF, INT, and PA). They are controlled on the ACPs.

NOTE: SAT 1 and SAT 2 on the ACP are equivalent to SAT 1 andSAT 2 on the MCDU SATCOM MCDU pages.

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MCDU OPERATION

The SATCOM uses the MCDU for information management and setupof the system. Pushing the SAT line select key gains access to theSATCOM system, shown in Figure 2--5.

MCDU MENU PageFigure 2--5

Many of the SATCOM pages are unique, in that the title lines aredynamic. For example, these lines frequently changewhile on the samepage. Close attention must be paid to both the title line and data line ifthe system is to be properly monitored during operation. Unlike FMSoperations, both the active and inactive components can be displayedon the same page. They are identified by an enabling asterisk (*) nextto the line select key.

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The scratchpad is used to enter data and display system-generatedmessages:

D Data Entry -- The pilot pushes the alphanumeric keys to enter themon the scratchpad. After a valid entry is made, the pilot pushes theappropriate line select key adjacent to the field in which data is to beentered. The system checks the scratchpad data for format andacceptability (out-of-range, entry not allowed into the field, etc.). Ifthe data is correct, the systementers that data into the selected fieldon the display. If the data is incorrect, the system rejects the entryand issues a scratchpad message.

D Scratchpad Messages -- If, after trying to enter data as describedabove, the system determines that the entry does not conform toformat or acceptability requirements, the system issues ascratchpadmessage that prompts the pilot for the correct data. Theuser can clear a scratchpad message by pushing the CLR (clear)key or by overwriting data into the scratchpad to replace themessage.

Message Text Meaning

NOT ALLOWED This message is issued whenever thefollowing occur:D An LS (line select) key is pushedadjacent to a blank field.

D An attempt is made to revert anunprotected priority field back to anon--existent default value.

D An attempt is made to initiate adata loader action when no asteriskis displayed adjacent to the actionprompt.

CHECK NETWORK ID This message is issued whenever aphone number entry meets the formatcriteria before the optional network IDis entered, but it contains an invalidnetwork ID. If an optional network IDis appended to a phone number entry,it must be preceded by a single slash“/”, followed by one of two numericcharacters.

MCDU Scratchpad MessagesTable 2--1 (cont)

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NUMBER REQUIRED This message is issued when an entryrequires a number. Examples include:D A transit GES ID, a SATCOMchannel, or a priority entry is not allnumeric.

D A manual dial call is attemptedwhen no phone number has beenentered.

D A phone number entry does notcontain at least one numeric digit.

TOO MANY DIGITS This message is issued whenever anentry is all numeric (as required), butmore than the number of alloweddigits have been entered. Examplesinclude:D A transit GES ID entry contains alloctal digits but more than three arepresent.

D A phone number entry meets allother format criteria except that itcontains more than 18 digits.

D A flight ID entry contains more than8 characters.

*PROMPT REQUIRED This message is issued whenever thepilot tries to initiate a call or apreselected call is made and noasterisk is displayed adjacent to theleft LS key.

OUT OF RANGE This message is issued when an entryis out of range. Examples include:D A transit GES ID entry is outsidethe range of 000--376.

D A SATCOM channel entry is not 1or 2.

D A priority entry is not 1 through 4.

MCDU Scratchpad MessagesTable 2--1 (cont)

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PROTECTED NUMBER This message is issued whenever anattempt is made to modify or delete aprotected number.

NAME TOO LONG This message is issued whenever apnemonic entry is more than 14characters long.

ALPHA REQUIRED This message is issued whenever amnemonic entry does not contain atleast one alpha character and theentry cannot be interpreted as aphone number by the SDU.

CHECK NEW NUMBER This message is issued whenever asort is made on a category phone listthat contains a partial phone numberentry. The user must either finish thenew number entry or delete it before asort can be performed.

SHORT CODEREQUIRED

This message is issued wheneverORT item xxxv (HEADSET outgoingcall barring level) is set to level 1 anda manual dial phone number entrywith a 01 network ID (either by defaultor manually entered) is not between 2and 7 digits, with the first two digitsnot ’00’.

MCDU Scratchpad MessagesTable 2--1

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MCS SATCOM Display Page Tree

The MCDU page tree is as shown in Figure 2--6. The SATCOM MAINMENU page is accessed by pushing the line select key adjacent to”<SAT” for single system installations.

SATCOM Page TreeFigure 2--6

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3. Flight Operations

The satellite communications equipment provides air-groundcommunication by both cockpit voice and data transmissions, that is,ACARS/data link. Before performing ground communication, thesatellite equipment must have completed the LOG-ON process. TheIRS must be aligned before the SATCOM system can log on.

System LOG-ON is essential for satellite communication and it is doneone of two ways:

D Automatically, requiring no pilot action (this is the normal condition)based on ORT (owner requirements table) parameter selection.

D Manually. (Refer to Table 3--1.)

When aircraft power is applied, the SATCOM equipment establishes acommunication link with a ground-earth station (GES) as specified bythe airline in the ORT SATCOM data base. A manual log-on to apilot--selected GES can be performed from the SATCOM LOG--ONSTATUS page on the MCDU.

NOTE: The MCS SATCOM has been demonstrated for use as asupplement to other required high frequency (HF) and VHFcommunications systems with no restrictions. Use for airtraffic control (ATC) communications requires operationalapproval.

A maximum of two independent channels are available in the cockpit.Either can be used independently.

GROUND-TO-AIR CALLS

The select calling (SELCAL) chime annunciates incoming calls to theaircrew (except during flight phase inhibition), and on the audio controlpanel (ACP) by flashing of the CALL legend on the SAT1 (SAT2)transmission pushbutton. To complete the headset call, select theSATCOM channel SAT1 (SAT2) on the ACP by pushing the SAT1(SAT2) button on the ACP (steady GREEN).

NOTE: Pushing the RESET pushbutton switch on the ACP can stopthe chime and switch-off the CALL legend.

If the priority of the call is higher than 4, SATCOM ALERT is displayedon the electronic centralized aircraft monitoring (ECAM) in green, andGROUND TO AIR CALL is displayed on the SATCOM main menuunder the called channel (SAT1 or SAT2) with the associated priority.

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HOLD FUNCTION

When a SATCOM call is established (after air-to-ground call orground-to-air call setup) on SAT1 (SAT2), selecting another radiocommunication (HF or VHF) switches the audio management unit(AMU) audio transmission from the satellite data unit (SDU) to anotherradio (HF or VHF) switch.

To return to the SATCOM call, reselect the SATCOM channel ordeselect the same radio HF or VHF on the ACP. The GREEN lines ofthe selected radio (HF or VHF) button switch off and the GREEN linesof SAT1 (SAT2) transmission button turns on steadily. The AMUenables audio transmission to the SDU.

AIR-TO-GROUND CALLS

Calls are initiated from the cockpit by manually inserting or selecting atelephone number to be dialed from the directories on the SATCOMMCDU display pages.

If the SATCOM call is already established, or the SATCOM call isestablished but on hold, the call can be terminated two ways:

D The SAT light goes off when the ground party hangs up

D The pilot ends the call by pushing the SAT 1--2 button when theSATCOM call is connected.

EQUIPMENT ANNUNCIATION

TheMCSSATCOMequipment that is available to performcockpit voicecommunication with the ground is displayed on the SAT MCDU pages.

SATELLITE DATA LINK/ACARS COMMUNICATIONS

Position report datamay be provided to the ACARS or CMUequipmentwhich passes the information intended for the satellite link transmissionto the SATCOM equipment. The SATCOM system transmits thisinformation to the logged-on GES via satellite. The GES sends thisinformation to the associated ground user.

NOTE: The MCS SATCOM demonstrates the integrity criteriarequired for non-essential communications equipment.

Theavailability of theMCSSATCOMequipment to perform theACARSor communications management unit (CMU) data communication withthe ground is annunciated via the ACARS MCDU display page.

The ACARS MCDU display page annunciates the availability of theMCS SATCOM equipment to perform the ACARS or CMU datacommunication with the ground.

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CALL PRIORITY

The SATCOM equipment provides four priority levels of air--to--groundand ground--to--air telephone communications:

Priority 1/ PRI 1 is reserved for emergency and distress calls only.

WARNING

DO NOT USE PRIORITY 1/“EMERGENCY” FOR CALLS EXCEPTFOR EMERGENCY AIRCRAFT COMMUNICATIONS. THISPRIORITY ACTIVATES ALARMS IN GROUND EARTH STATIONSALL AROUND THE WORLD. DO NOT USE PRIORITY 1/“EMERGENCY” EXCEPT IN BONA FIDE EMERGENCIES!

Priority 2 / PRI 2 is reserved for regulatory and flight safety calls.

Priority 3 / PRI 3 is reserved for non-flight safety calls.

Priority 4 / PRI 4 is reserved for passenger correspondence calls.

D Priority 1 and 2 calls -- These calls are only placed to and receivedfrom air traffic services (ATS), which includes ATCand related flightservices. Aeronautical operational control (AOC) likeATC is asafetyservice defined in International Civil Aviation Organization: Agencyof theUN (ICAO) Annex 6, Part I, which exercises authority over theinitiation, continuation, diversion, or termination of a flight in theinterest of the safety of aircraft, and the regularity/efficiency of aflight. Priority 2 is used only for the following AOC functions:

— To directly accommodate operational flight requirements

— To interface with the airline’s departments, that is, flightoperations, engineering, maintenance, and/or scheduling inexercising or coordinating accurate and timely informationexchange between the aircraft and the ground user(s).

D Priority 3 calls -- These calls are for aeronautical administrativecommunications (AAC). This level is for non-safety-related servicethat includes cabin provisioning and inventory, seat assignments,passenger travel arrangements, and baggage and parcel tracing.AAC calls are placed/received at priority 3.

D Priority 4 calls -- These calls are for aeronautical passengercommunications (APC). This priority must be used fornon-safety-related service that includes voice, facsimile, and PCmodem telephone service for crew and passengers to connectwith ground-based networks worldwide.

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COCKPIT CALLS

Cockpit calls fall into two CATEGORIES:

D MANUAL DIAL -- Pilot defined calls. (Refer to Table 3--1.)

D SELECTEDNUMBER -- Numbers from thesystemdirectoriescalls.(Refer to Table 3--2.)

Table 3--2 describes a minimal step-by-step checklist for introductoryoperations of the cockpit satellite communications. Detailed pagedescriptions for the DIRECTORY and CATEGORY numbers are givenin Tables 3--4 and 3--5.

NOTE: If the system is powered up and appears to be disabledconfirm that the AUTO LOG-ON feature is active. SeeSATCOM SUBMENU, <LOG-ON, and ensure that LOG-ONSTATUS at is ON. If OFF, activate line select key. (Refer toTable 3--6.)

Manual Dial Cockpit Calls

Table 3--1 gives the basic sequence for making MANUAL DIAL calls.

This functionality can be inhibited in the ORT (CALL BARRING).

Step Procedure

1 Push the MCDU MENU key on the MCDU to display theMAIN MENU.

2 From the MCDU MAIN MENU push the <SAT (5L) lineselect key to display the SATCOM MAIN MENU, shown inFigure 3--1.

3 Push the MANUAL DIAL (5R) line select key shown inFigure 3--1.

Manual Call ProcedureTable 3--1 (cont)

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3(cont)

SATCOM MAIN MENU PageFigure 3--1

4 To change the default priority, push the slew--up or slewdown key on the MCDU keyboard.

WARNING

DO NOT USE PRIORITY 1/“EMERGENCY” FOR CALLSEXCEPT FOR EMERGENCY AIRCRAFT COMMUNICA-TIONS. THIS LEVEL ACTIVATES ALARMS IN GROUNDEARTHSTATIONSALLAROUNDTHEWORLD. DONOTUSE PRIORITY 1/“EMERGENCY” EXCEPT IN BONAFIDE EMERGENCIES!

5 Confirm the channel at 4L. If channel is in use, cycle 4Lfor the desired channel or enter channel number (1 or 2)in the scratch pad, then push 4L.

6 Type the phone number into the scratch pad (SATCOMaccess code: 00, followed by country code, area code,phone number, for example, 001-602-436-2311, and enterit in 2L.


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Step Procedure

7 (PRE-SELECT) when the prompt (*) is displayed on thescreen as shown in Figure 3--2.

SATCOM MANUAL DIAL PageFigure 3--2

8 The phone number is automatically entered and pagereturns to SATCOM MAIN MENU page with the enterednumber displayed in 2L for channel 1 and in 4L forchannel 2.

NOTE: Once a number is entered, it cannot be cleared; but it may bereplaced by entering a new number.

9 Initiate the call by selecting the associated SATCOMchannel transmission pushbutton switch SAT1 (SAT2) onthe ACP.


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Step Procedure

10 GREEN lines on the activated button flash while the call isbeing connected. The GREEN lines go steady when theconnection is made.

11 On the MCDU SATCOM MAIN MENU page, theCONNECTED indication replaces the DIALING indicationfollowing the SAT1 (SAT2) marking. The call is kept onHOLD when another MIC is used.

12 Select the SATCOM channel on ACP to terminate a call(not on HOLD). For a call (on HOLD), bring back the callto the SATCOM channel, then reselect the SATCOMchannel on ACP.

NOTE: Once the call is cleared, the number can be immediately recalledfrom the SATCOM MAIN MENU at 2L or 4L, depending on thechannel used.

Manual Call ProcedureTable 3--1

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Selected Number Cockpit Calls

Table 3--2 gives the basic sequence for SELECTED NUMBERCOCKPIT calls.

Step Procedure


2 From the MCDU MAIN MENU, push the <SAT (5L) lineselect key to display the SATCOM DIRECTORY shown inFigure 3--3.

SATCOM MAIN MENU PageFigure 3--3

Selected Number Cockpit Calling ProcedureTable 3--2 (cont)

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Step Procedure

3 From the SATCOM MAIN MENU page, push theDIRECTORY (6R) line select key to display theDIRECTORY page shown in Figure 3--4.

SATCOM DIRECTORY PageFigure 3--4

4 On the DIRECTORY page, select one of the foursubdirectories where the phone number has been storedby pushing 1L, 2L, 3L, or 4L. Stored numbers are definedin the user--developed ORT.


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Step Procedure

5 The following is an example for placing a SAFETY callinitiated by pushing the 2L line select key. When 2L ispushed, the SATCOM SAFETY page, shown in Figure3--5, is displayed.

NOTE: Multiple pages may be available. See the upper right of MCDUdisplay for page and total number of pages. For access, usethe �� button for next page, or the �� button for the previous page(not applicable to A320).

SATCOM SAFETY PageFigure 3--5

6 On the SATCOM SAFETY page, select the phonenumber by pushing the line select key that is adjacent tothe desired caller part. For example, IOR CONTROL,LARGE font in GREEN for protected numbers or CYANfor unprotected numbers.

7 The associated phone number (SMALL font in GREEN for“protected numbers” or CYAN for “unprotected numbers”)is automatically initiated and the page returns to theSATCOM MAIN MENU page where the mnemonic of thenumber selected is displayed in SMALL font (GREEN) withthe statement READY TO CONNECT.

8 Push the ACP SAT 1 key to initiate the call. To initiate thesame call on AC SAT 2, first enter 2 in the scratchpad andthen push 1R.


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Step Procedure

9 Observe “CONNECTED” in GREEN on SATCOM MAINMENU and listen for an audible chime. The ACP “SAT1 orSAT2” call light turns on.

NOTES: 1. If the number entered is protected (ORT option), it isdisplayed in GREEN, including the mnemonic and it is notmodifiable.

2. If the number entered is unprotected (ORT option), it isindicated by brackets surrounding the mnemonic displayedin CYAN color.

3. When unprotected numbers and mnemonics are modified,they are also modified in the ORT.

4. An unprotected mnemonic is modifiable by entering anycharacter set, containing at least one alpha character in thescratchpad and pushing the left line select key associatedwith the mnemonic to be modified.

5. An unprotected number is deleted by pushing the [CLR]function key when the scratchpad is empty. Then push theline select key next to the phone number to be deleted.

6. When an unprotected number is deleted, the phone numberand associated mnemonic are both deleted. Theunprotected number is also deleted from the ORT.

7. MCDU2 defaults (on power-up and each landing) tochannel 2, to let the co-pilot use the channel without havingto make an explicit selection.

8. MCDU1 and MCDU3 default to SAT1 after each power-upor landing. The default value is displayed in SMALL font inCYAN color.

Selected Number Cockpit Calling ProcedureTable 3--2

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Refer toFigure 3--6 for the location of the line select functions describedbelow.

SATCOM SAFETY Page FunctionsFigure 3--6

SAT 1/2 (1R) -- The number displayed adjacent to this key is thecurrently selected SATCOM channel.

On MCDU1, to override the default value “1”, enter 2 in the scratchpadand then push 1R. 2 is displayed in CYAN and LARGE font where thevalue of “1” was previously displayed. (An alternate way is to push 1Rdirectly which toggles between channel 1 or 2.)

To return to the default value “1”, push CLR on the MCDU keyboard(CLEAR is displayed in the scratchpad) and then push 1R.

SORT* (4R) -- This function sorts the phone numbers within thecategory in alphabetical order by their mnemonic.

FIND* (5R) -- This function automatically searches for a phone numberfrom the beginning of its category. The search is initiated by entering asmany as the first three letters of the number mnemonic into thescratchpad and then by pushing 5R. (Mnemonic numbers have to besorted (SORT) before the FIND key is pushed.)

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SATCOM MAIN MENU Page

The SATCOM MAIN MENU page makes, answers, and terminatescalls, to display call status information, and to provide access to lowerlevel pages. Table 3--3 describes the page’s operation.

Step Procedure


2 From the MCDU MAIN MENU push the <SAT (5L) lineselect key to display the SATCOM DIRECTORY shown inFigure 3--7.

SATCOM MAIN Menu PageFigure 3--7

SATCOM MAIN MENU Operating ProceduresTable 3--3

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The SATCOM MAIN MENU page, shown in Figure 3--7, displays thefunctions described below.

SAT1 (2L) -- SAT1 is followed by the SATCOM channel 1 statusdescribedbelow. TheSATCOMchannel 1 status depends on the statusof the channel as follows:

D READY TO CONNECT -- The system is ready to support a call onthis channel. Unmodifiable data or status fields are displayed inGREEN color.

D NOT AVAILABLE -- Either the SATCOM system is not logged-onusing the high-gain antenna (HGA) or intermediate gain antenna(IGA), or equipment failures exist which prevent the channel frombeing used for a cockpit call.

D NO RESOURCES -- This message is displayed when another callis using resources, that is, equipment or HPA power, that preventthis channel from making a call without camping on or pre-empting.NO RESOURCES is also briefly displayed on the MCDU when anincoming call is routed to this channel.

D DIALING -- This statement means a headset call is in progress.When connected, the status changes to CONNECTED.

D CONNECTED -- The circuit is connected.

D GRND-AIR CALL -- For a ground-to-air call, the priority level(EMERGENCY, SAFETY, NON-SAFETY, PUBLIC) is displayed in2L label line (in a WHITE SMALL font) and INCOMING CALL isdisplayed in 2L data line (also in a WHITE SMALL font).

D INCOMING CALL -- A ground-to-air call is set up, ringing, andwaiting to be answered or rejected.

D CAMPED-ON -- A headset call is waiting for AVAILABLE channelstatus by reserving resources as they become available. There canbe only one CAMPED-ON call at a time.

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CALL FAIL -- A call is terminated abnormally. For example, anair--initiated call cannot be connected, can no longer be sustained, hasbeen pre-empted by a higher priority ground-to-air call, or hasexperienced an equipment failure. The followingCALL FAILmessagesare displayed when appropriate:

D CONNECT FAIL -- Continuity failure

D NTWK CONGEST -- No ground circuits available

D NUMBER INVAL -- Invalid number dialed

D NUMBER BUSY -- User busy.

Important status messages are displayed in AMBER.

DATA LINE (4L) -- This data, concerning theChannel 1 (or Channel 2),is displayed above it. For ground--to--air calls, GRND-AIR-CALL isdisplayed when the channel status is CONNECTED with the priority(EMERGENCY, SAFETY, etc.) displayed above in the 2L or 4L labelline in a SMALL GREEN font.

For air-to-ground calls, the mnemonic of the selected phone number isdisplayed unless it is a MANUAL DIAL number, in which case, themanual number is displayed.

<STATUS (6L) -- Pushing this line select key accesses the SATCOMchannel status page.

MANUAL DIAL> (5R) -- Pushing this line select key accesses theMANUAL DIAL page.

DIRECTORY (6R) -- Pushing this line select key accesses theDIRECTORY page.

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Directory Page

The pilot accesses a candidate number from one of four phone numberlists where some numbers have been stored according to their priority.Pilot-entry of numbers can be inhibited in the ORT (CALL BARRING).

To operate the SATCOMDIRECTORY page, use the description of keyfunctions given in Table 3--4.

Step Procedure


2 From the MCDU MENU, push the SAT (5L) line select key.The SATCOM MAIN menu is displayed. Push theDIRECTORY> (6R) line select key shown in Figure 3--8.

MAIN MENU PAGEFigure 3--8

DIRECTORY Page Operation ProcedureTable 3--4 (cont)

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Step Procedure

3 The SATCOM DIRECTORY PAGE shown in Figure 3--9, isdisplayed.

DIRECTORY PAGE FunctionsFigure 3--9

DIRECTORY Page Operation ProcedureTable 3--4

The SATCOM DIRECTORY page, shown in Figure 3--9, displays thefunctions described below.

EMERGENCY (1L) for Priority 1 -- Reserved for emergency anddistress phone numbers.

SAFETY (2L) for Priority 2 -- Reserved for regulatory and flight safetyphone numbers.

NON-SAFETY (3L) for Priority 3 -- Reserved for non-safety phonenumbers.

PUBLIC (4L) for Priority 4 -- Reserved for personal phone numbers.

<RETURN (6L) -- Pushing this line select key returns to the SATCOMMAIN MENU.

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Category Numbers Pages

The CATEGORY numbers pages enable initiation of a phone call froma list similar to a phone book. These pages also allow modification ofa phone number, priority, and SATCOM channel (if applicable), andprovide a means of adding and sorting phone numbers within thecategory.The procedure is given in Table 3--5.

Step Procedure


2 From the MCDU MENU, push the SAT (5L) line selectkey. The SATCOM MAIN menu, shown in Figure 3--10, isdisplayed.


Category Number Page Operation ProcedureTable 3--5 (cont)

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Step Procedure

3 Push the DIRECTORY> (6R) line select key to display theDIRECTORY PAGE, shown in Figure 3--11.

DIRECTORY PAGE FunctionsFigure 3--11

4 Push the 1L, 2L, 3L, or 4L line select key to display therequired page. For this example, the PUBLIC (4L) lineselect key is pushed to display the page shown inFigure 3--12.

SATCOM PUBLIC PageFigure 3--12

Category Number Page Operation ProcedureTable 3--5 (cont)

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Step Procedure

5 The last page of the Category of numbers displaysbrackets in CYAN to prompt the pilot to enter a newphone number, including the mnemonic. This indicatesthat manual entry of a new number is permitted. Entries inCYAN are made by entering the number or mnemonic inany order through the scratchpad. A manually enterednumber is treated as unprotected and therefore modifiableand/or can be deleted through normal scratchpadmessage. This possibility can be inhibited through theORT.

6 If a left line select key associated with the number ispushed and the scratchpad is empty, the systempreselects the phone number and the page display revertsautomatically back to the SATCOM MAIN MENU.

NOTE: Refer to step 9 in Table 3--2 for SORT and FIND functions.

Category Number Page Operation ProcedureTable 3--5

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SATCOM Status Page

The SATCOM STATUS page tells the pilot the over--all status of theSATCOM system. Table 3--6 describes how the STATUS PAGE isoperated.

Step Procedure


2 From the MCDU MENU push the SAT (5L) line select key.The SATCOM MAIN menu, shown in Figure 3--13, isdisplayed.


SATCOM STATUS Page Operation ProcedureTable 3--6 (cont)

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Step Procedure

3 Push the STATUS (6L) line select key to display theSATCOM STATUS page shown in Figure 3--14.

SATCOM STATUS PageFigure 3--14

SATCOM STATUS Page Operation ProcedureTable 3--6

The SATCOM STATUS page, shown in Figure 3--14, displays thefunctions described below:

1L -- The 1L line select key displays the LOG-ON STATE and thesatellite services that are currently available.

<LOG-ON (2L) -- Pushing the 2L key accesses the LOG-ON STATUSdisplay.

5L -- The 5L key displays the aircraft flight identification that is receivedfrom the CMC.

Channel STATUS> (4R) -- Pushing the 4R key accesses the SATCOMCHANNEL STATUS display described in Figure 3--14.

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SATCOM LOG-ON STATUS Page

The SATCOM LOG-ON STATUS page displays the current log-onstate, logging-on/logged-on GES/satellite, the antenna in use, andazimuth/elevation of the satellite in use. It is accessed by way of theSATCOM SUBMENU page. (See Figure 4--1.) It provides a means forauto log-on and log-off and access to the GES selection.To access theSATCOM log--on page follow the procedure given in Table 3--7.

Step Procedure


2 From the MCDU MENU push the SAT (5L) line select key.The SATCOM MAIN menu, shown in figure 3--15, isdisplayed.


Accessing the SATCOM LOG--ON STATUS Page ProcedureTable 3--7 (cont)

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Step Procedure

3 From the SATCOM MAIN MENU, push the SATCOMSTATUS (6L) line select key to display the SATCOMSTATUS page, shown in Figure 3--16.


Accessing the SATCOM LOG--ON STATUS Page ProcedureTable 3--7 (cont)

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Step Procedure

4 From the SATCOM STATUS page, push the <LOG--ONSTATUS (2L) line select key. The SATCOM LOG--ONSTATUS page, shown in Figure 3--17, is displayed.

SATCOM LOG--ON STATUS PageFigure 3--17

Accessing the SATCOM LOG--ON STATUS Page ProcedureTable 3--7

The SATCOM LOG--ON STATUS page functions, shown in Figure3--17, are described below.

LOGGED-ON CONSTRAINED/LOGGED-OFF (1L) -- The SATCOMlog-on state is identical to that displayed on the SATCOM SUBMENUpage.

*AUTO LOG-ON/LOG-OFF* (2L) -- *AUTO LOG-ON -- Pushing the2Lline select key initiates an automatic log-on and activates the systemfor future log-ons.

CAUTION

WHENLOG-OFF* IS DISPLAYEDAT 2R, ALOG-OFF IS INITIATED,THE SYSTEM IS DISABLED, AND THE ORT IS MODIFIED TO RE-FLECT THIS CONDITION. THE PILOTS MUST RETURN THE SYS-TEM TO AUTO LOG-ON (PUSH 2L *AUTO LOG-ON) OR THE SYS-TEM REMAINS DISABLED FOR SUBSEQUENT POWER-UPSEQUENCES. THE NORMAL CONDITION AT POWER-UPSHOULD REMAIN AUTO LOG-ON.

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3L -- This prompt displays the logging-on/logged-on GESfourteen-character name as contained in ORT (satellite/GES names).If the logging-on/logged-on GES has no name associated with it in theORT, theGES ID is displayed. If there is no logging-on/logged-onGES,NONE is displayed.

4L -- This prompt displays the satellite five-character name associatedwith the logging-on/logged-onGES as contained in ORT (satellite/GESnames). If there is no logging-on/logged-on GES, then NONE isdisplayed. The SDU appends SPOT to the display the satellite namewhen the GES is currently logged-on via a spot beam.

SIG LEVEL (5L) -- This field displays the received signal quality indexvalue, where 000 represents the worst signal and 255 represents thebest. Dashes ------ are displayedwhen the value is not available, i.e., notlogged-on or antenna signal is blocked.

SAT/GESSEL (6L) -- Pushing 6Ldisplays theGESSELECTIONpage.

HGA/IGA/LGA (3R) -- The active antenna high-gain antenna,intermediate gain antenna, or low-gain antenna is displayed.

NNNNN/NNNN (4R) -- The azimuth, relative to aircraft heading, andelevation of the logged-on satellite as �180�/�90� is shown. If thisinformation is not available, dashes are displayed.

ICAO (5R) -- Display of the aircraft satellite log-on address.

RETURN> (6R) -- The display reverts to the SATCOM SUBMENUpage.

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SAT/GES SELECTION Page

The SAT/GES SELECTION page initiates a constrained log-on to aselected GES. Access is from the SATCOM LOG-ON page asdescribed in Table 3--8.

CAUTION

ONCE A GES IS SELECTED FOR A CONSTRAINED LOG-ON,THATSELECTIONREMAINS INEFFECTUNTILANAUTOLOG-ONIS INITIATED.

Step Procedure


2 From the MCDU MENU, push the SAT (5L) line select key.The SATCOM MAIN menu, shown in Figure 3--18, isdisplayed.


Accessing the SAT/GES SELECTION Page ProcedureTable 3--8 (cont)

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4 From the SATCOM STATUS page push the <LOG--ONSTATUS (2L) line select key. The SATCOM LOG--ONSTATUS page, shown in Figure 3--20, is displayed.


Accessing the SAT/GES SELECTION Page ProcedureTable 3--8 (cont)

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Step Procedure

5 From the LOG--ON STATUS page, push the <SAT/GESSEL (6L) key to display the SAT/GES SELECTION page,shown in Figure 3--21.

SAT/GES SELECTION PageFigure 3--21

Accessing the SAT/GES SELECTION Page ProcedureTable 3--8

The functions of the SAT/GES SELECTION page, shown in Figure3--21, are described below.

AUSSAGUEL SITA/005 -- Each line contains the fourteen-characterGES name and three-digit ID number, separated by a slash (“/”) in thedata lines, and the associated satellite five-character name in the labellines, as contained in the system table and the ORT (satellite/GESnames). If there is no fourteen-character name contained in the ORTfor a GES ID, then dashes are displayed. GES are displayedalphabetically.

To select a GES, push the left line select key adjacent to the desiredGES. When the key is pushed, <SEL>, is displayed to the right of theselected GES name and ID number. There can only be one GESselected at a time. For example, if a GES is already selected and thepilot wants to select a different one, the previously selected GES isdeselected and the <SEL> display moves to the right of the mostrecently selected GES. If no GES has beenmanually selected, <SEL>is not displayed to the right of any GES on the list.

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*LOG-ON (6L) -- *LOG-ON displays when the user manually selects aGES for a constrained log-on. Pushing 6L, when this prompt displays,initiates a constrained log-on to the selectedGES and the page displayautomatically switches to the SATCOM LOG-ON page. This prompt isnot displayed unless a GES is manually selected (see above) forconstrained log-on.

NOTE: The “*” must be displayed on the GES line for manualselection for a constrained log--on to occur. The “*” is notdisplayed before initial SATCOM log--on.

RETURN> (6R) -- The display returns to the SATCOM LOG-ON page.

SATCOM CHANNEL STATUS Page

The SATCOMDUAL STATUS pagemonitors the CHANNEL allocationof the system. To access the SATCOM CHANNEL STATUS page,follow the procedure in Table 3--9.

Step Procedure


2 From the MCDU MENU, push the SAT (5L) line select key.The SATCOM MAIN menu, shown in Figure 3--22, isdisplayed.


Accessing the SATCOM CHANNEL STATUS Page ProcedureTable 3--9 (cont)

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4 From the SATCOM STATUS page push the <LOG--ONSTATUS (2L) line select key. The SATCOM LOG--ONSTATUS page, shown in Figure 3--24, is displayed.


Accessing the SATCOM CHANNEL STATUS Page ProcedureTable 3--9 (cont)

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Step Procedure

5 From the SATCOM STATUS PAGE, push STATUS> (4R)to access the channel status pages shown in figure 3--25.

SATCOM CHANNEL STATUS PageFigure 3--25

Accessing the SATCOM CHANNEL STATUS Page ProcedureTable 3--9

The channel status can be one of the following:

D READY -- A green display that indicates that the channel is ready.

D IN USE -- A green display that indicates the channel is currently inuse.

D RESRVD -- A green display that indicates the channel is assignedvia the ORT.

D FAILED -- An amber display that indicates the channel is notavailable.

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4. SATCOM Quick ReferenceGuide

The pilot can use the foldouts that follow for quick reference forSATCOM operation. Figure 4--1 is a chart of SATCOM operation.Figure 4--2 is a quick reference guide to manual dialing. Figure 4--3 isa quick reference guide to using the selected number SATCOMfunction.

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SATCOM Menu OperationFigure 4--1

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MENU 1.

2.

From the DIRECTORY page, select one of thefour subdirectories that has the stored phonenumber by pushing 1L, 2L, 3L, or 4L. Storednumbers are defined in the user developedORT.

The following is an example for placing aSAFETY call initiated by pushing the 2L lineselect key. When 2L is pushed, the SATCOMSAFETY page, shown to the left, appears.

NOTE: Multiple pages may be available. Seethe upper right of MCDU display for page andtotal number of pages. For access, use thefor next page, or the for the previous page(not applicable to A320).

On the SATCOM SAFETY page, select thephone number by pushing the line select keythat is adjacent to the desired caller part (i.e.,IOR CONTROL, LARGE font in GREEN forprotected numbers or CYAN for unprotectednumbers.).

The associated phone number (SMALL font inGREEN for protected numbers or CYAN forunprotected numbers) is automatically selectedand the page returns to the SATCOM MAINMENU page where the mnemonic of thenumber selected is displayed in SMALL font(GREEN) with the statement READY TOCONNECT.

Push the ACP SAT (1 or 2) key to initiate thecall.

Observe CONNECTED in GREEN onSATCOM MAIN MENU and listen for anaudible chime. The ACP SAT1 or SAT2 calllight turns on.

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MENU

From the SATCOM MAIN MENU, confirm thatthe channel in 4L is not in use. If it is in use,use the other channel.

Type the phone number into the scratchpad(i.e., SATCOM access code 00, followed bythe country code, the area code, and phonenumber, e.g. 001--602--438--2311).

Push the 2L line select key to enter it intoSATCOM.

Push PRE--SELECT (6R) when the * promptis displayed on the screen.

The phone number is automatically entered,and the page returns to the SATCOM MAINMENU page with the entered numberdisplayed in 2L for channel 1 and 4L for

NOTE: Once a number is entered, it cannotbe cleared. However, it can be replaced byentering a new number.

Initiate the call by pushing the SATCOMchannel transmission button SAT1 or SAT2on the audio control panel.

Green lines are displayed on the button that ispushed. These lines flash while the call isbeing established, and they go on steadilywhen the connection is made.

The CONNECTED replaces DIALING on theMCDU status line of the SAT1 or SAT2 beingused. A call is kept on hold when anothermicrophone is used temporarily.

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5. Acronyms and Abbreviations

Acronymsandabbreviations used in thismanual are defined as follows:

TERMS DEFINITION

AAC aeronautical administrative communicationsACARS aircraft communication addressing and report-

ing systemACP audio control panelAES aircraft earth stationAMU audio management unitAOC aeronautical operational controlAPC aeronautical administrative communicationsATC air traffic controlATS air traffic services

CLR clearCMC communications management computerCMU communications management unit

ECAM electronic centralized aircraft monitoring

FAA Federal Aviation Administration

GES ground earth stationGRND ground

HF high frequencyHGA high--gain antennaHPA high--power amplifier

ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization:Agency of the UN

IGA intermediate gain antennaINT intercomIRS inertial reference system

LGA low--gain antennaLS line select

MCDU multi--function control display unitMCS multi--channel system

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TERMS DEFINITION

ORT owner requirements tables

PA public addresspc personal computerPRI priorityPTT push--to--talk

RFU radio frequency unit

SAT satelliteSATCOM satellite communicationSDU satellite data unitSELCAL select callingSIG signal

VHF very high frequency

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IndexA

Air--to--ground calls, 3-2Airborne satellite equipment, 2-6Audio control panel, 2-7

C

Category number page , 3-18CHANNEL STATUS page, 3-30Cockpit callsline select functions, 3-12manual dial, 3-4selected number, 3-8

D

Directory page, 3-16

F

Flight deck configuration, 2-2, 2-3Flight operationsair--to--ground calls, 3-2cockpit calls, 3-4

line select functions, 3-12manual dial, 3-4selected number, 3-8

ground--to--air calls, 3-1HOLD function, 3-2priority levels of telephonecommunications, 3-3

SATCOM MAIN MENU page, 3-13CATEGORY number page,3-18

CHANNEL STATUS page,3-30

directory page, 3-16LOG--ON STATUS page, 3-23SAT/GES SELECTION page,3-27

STATUS page, 3-21

satellite data link/ACARScommunications, 3-2

Forward electronic control panel,2-5

G

General overviewaudio control panel, 2-7flight deck configuration, 2-2, 2-3forward electronic control panel,2-5

multi--function control display unit(MCDU), 2-8operation, 2-8

priority voice communications (4levels), 2-1

system description, 2-1system interfaces, 2-6

airborne satellite equipment,2-6

Ground--to--air calls, 3-1

H

HOLD function, 3-2

L

Line select functions, 3-12LOG--ON STATUS page, 3-23

M

Manual dial cockpit calls, 3-4Multi--function control display unit(MCDU)menu page, 2-8

data entry, 2-9scratchpad messages, 2-9

operation, 2-8SATCOM page tree, 2-12

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Index (cont)

PPilot overview, 1-1Priority levels of telephonecommunications, 3-3

Priority voice communications (4levels)priority 1/EMERGENCY, 2-1priority 2/SAFETY, 2-1priority 3/NON SAFETY, 2-1priority 4/PUBLIC, 2-1

Proceduresaccessing the SAT/GESSELECTION page, 3-27

accessing the SATCOMCHANNEL STATUS page, 3-30

accessing the SATCOMLOG--ON STATUS page, 3-23

category number page operation,3-18

directory page operation, 3-16manual call, 3-4manual dial quick reference, 4--5SATCOM MAIN MENU operating,3-13

SATCOM status page operation,3-21

selected number cockpit calling,3-8

QQuick reference guidemanual dial quick referenceprocedure, 4-5

SATCOM menu operation, 4-3selected number quick referenceguide, 4-7

S

SAT/GES SELECTION page, 3-27SATCOM MAIN MENU page, 3-13CATEGORY number page , 3-18CHANNEL STATUS page, 3-30directory page, 3-16LOG--ON STATUS page, 3-23SAT/GES SELECTION page,3-27

STATUS page, 3-21SATCOM page tree, 2-12SATCOM quick reference guide, 4-1manual dial quick referenceprocedure, 4-5

menu operation, 4-3selected number quick referenceguide, 4-7

Satellite data link/ACARScommunications, 3-2

Selected number cockpit calls, 3-8Status page, 3-21System interfaces, 2-6

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