CDU-250 User’s Guide DOC0102 Applies to: CDP-250C Mod-A, Mod-NONE, FW Rev 1.01 and above CDP-250G Mod-A, Mod-NONE, FW Rev 1.01 and above DVI-250x Mod-A , FW Rev 2.00 and above DVI-250xP Mod-A , FW Rev 2.00 and above Document Revision: 01.007 April 15, 2008 SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 200-170 Rutland Road Kelowna, BC Canada Tel. +1 250 765-2393 Fax +1 250 765-3767 Web: www.skytrac.ca Email: support@skytrac.ca Copyright © 2008 SkyTrac Systems Ltd. All rights reserved.
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. Document Revision History Rev ECO Page 01.000 01.001 01.002 - 01.003 01.004 136 01.005 01.006 01.007 Description Initial Release Mod-A Buzzer, Pins Support for multiple queues Includes Mod-NONE 1,2, 5 pushbutton DVI250 16,17 ISAT Emergency switch updates 1 Correction to CDP model number 5 Added EFM ph, changed new maximums Added EFM details, all removed quick dial, updated menu selections, formatting changes, added firmware upload instructions Date Feb. 7, 2007 Author A.
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. Table Of Contents 1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................5 1.1 Scope .......................................................................................................................5 1.2 Terminology .............................................................................................................5 1.3 Description .................................................................
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 6 Access Control ............................................................................................................18 6.1 6.2 6.3 PIN Description ......................................................................................................18 Activating the PIN Feature .....................................................................................19 Entering PINS in CDU ...........................................................................................
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 1 1.1 INTRODUCTION Scope This document provides instructions on the operation of the features of SkyTrac System’s Cockpit Display Unit (CDU-250). 1.2 Terminology The CDU-250 refers to the combined operation of DVI-250 and CDP-250 as a voice and data control interface to the ISAT-100. This User’s Guide refers to this combined mode of operation only.
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 1.4 Features 1.4.1 Phone ¾ International number dialling ¾ Last number redial ¾ Dial from Address Book ¾ 9 Address Book entries can be set for Speed Dial ¾ Volume Control (4 settings) 1.4.2 Email ¾ Up to 99 Pre-Programmed Quick Mail Messages ¾ User Programmable Quick Mail Messages ¾ Editable fields in pre-programmed Quick Mail Messages ¾ Complete Email solution to send and receive emails 1.4.
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 1.5 System Requirements An installed ISAT-100 including antenna and an installed CDU-250 (i.e. DVI-250 paired with CDP-250) are required with the following firmware revisions or higher. • • • ISAT-100 Firmware version – 2.18 + DVI-250 Firmware version – 2.00 + CDP-250 Firmware version – 1.01 + An open view of the sky by the ISAT antenna is required for communications. 1.6 Acronyms Acronym STS ISAT CDU CDP DVI DTMF FTS 2 2.1 Description SkyTrac Systems Ltd.
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 3.1 Menu Navigation The CDU-250 Menu system is navigated by using the Arrow Keys and Enter Key (the key marked by a circle) on the CDP-250. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the desired choice and press the Enter Key to select it. In any menu, pressing and holding the Enter key for 2 seconds will return the user to the Home menu. The current activity will be aborted and any unsaved entry or edits will be lost.
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. Menu Title Information Panel Enter Email Addr ^Num AT@SKYTRAC.C_ Edit mode Cursor Editing Area 3.1.3 Information menu The Information menu provides the user timely alerts and feedback regarding the arrival of emails and phone calls, and error information such as incorrect email address and phone numbers. The Information menu times out after a specific period of time and brings the user back to the appropriate menu. Pressing the Enter key ends the Information menu immediately.
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. feature. Pre-programmed DVI messages are entered using the FlightAdmin module of the FlightTrac Suite application. The user has the option of pre-programming up to 10 text messages (0 through to 9) to a text message list. Please see the FlightTrac Suite Server Install Manual for instructions on configuring DVI text messages. 4 MENU ITEMS The CDU-250 menu is organized in four categories based on user functionality: 4.
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. The up and down arrow keys will scroll through the message list one at a time. The left and right arrow keys will move through the list ten at a time. 4.1.3 Editable Field Messages (EFM) A Quick Message can also be configured to have preset editable fields. In order to use this type of messages, the CDU-250 must be pre-programmed using the SkyWeb Hardware Management Console (HMC) or the SkyNet Serial Tool (please contact SkyTrac Systems for details).
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. The user will hear a normal telephone ring when the call connects. 4.2.1 Address Book Dial The Phone Menu also has an option to browse through the Address book and select a number to call. Select Addr Book from the Phone menu. Use the arrow keys to scroll through the address book to the number that is to be dialled, then press the Send button. The up and down buttons will scroll through one by one, and the left and right keys will move through the address book ten entries at a time.
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. When finished, press the Send button again to hang up. The Activity indicator will go out when the ISAT hangs up the call. If the ground user hangs up, it may take the Iridium system a few moments to detect the hang up before the ISAT will automatically end the call. Once the call ends the menu will return to the previously active menu. It may take several attempts to connect to the Iridium network when dialling the ISAT from the ground. If the first attempt fails, try again. 4.2.
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 4.3.2 Compose The Compose menu allows the user to compose a new email message which is to be sent using the ISAT. If the email message has no email address, it will be considered a base message and be sent to the FlightTrac Suite or SkyWeb applications. 4.3.3 Outbox The Outbox has the list of all the mails that are queued to be sent from the CDU-250 to the ISAT. If messages are not being emptied from the Outbox then the CDU-250 is not able to communicate with the ISAT.
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 4.4.2.1 Diagnostics Menu The Diagnostics menu allows the user to test the display, keypad, indicators, and Buzzer (buzzer test only applies to CDP-250 Mod-A with optional buzzer installed). All four tests can be run in sequence by selecting the “Auto” option. 4.4.2.2 Clear Menu The Clear menu allows the user to clear quick dials, email boxes, address book, or to clear all data, and Reset the System to Factory defaults via the Factory Reset option.
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. The exception is when the voltage falls below a configured minimum threshold, and the optical sensor indicates a bright cabin, then the backlights and LEDs will be set to maximum brightness. This feature ensures that during bright daylight when the dimmer bus is off, the Display and indicators are at their maximum brightness. The threshold at which this occurs can be configured at the “Dimmer Threshold” menu option.
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 4.4.3.4.3 Dimmer Thresh The “Dimmer Threshold” menu provides the option to increase or decrease the threshold voltage below which the display, backlight, and LEDs will switch to full brightness if the sensor indicates a bright cabin (i.e. day light conditions). The value is expressed as a percentage of the full-scale voltage, from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 9.
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. During ISAT emergency mode operation, the user will not be able to navigate the menu system, key presses are ignored, and the Activity indicator signals an error when buttons are pressed. The ISAT does not allow voice calls or text messages to be sent while in ISAT emergency mode. If the user is in a voice call when ISAT Emergency is triggered, the ISAT will end the voice call in order to send emergency position reports.
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 6.2 Activating the PIN Feature To activate the PIN feature in the CDU -250, please contact SkyTrac Systems. Use the SkyNet Serial Tool Program to assign access levels to the PIN numbers. If the PIN feature is not activated, then there are no restrictions to calling or messaging. All users will have full access to Sat Phone calling, email, and DVI text messaging. Once the PIN feature is activated, the Pin Management menu option will appear in the System Menu.
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. For example, if an external device (Eg. Palm device using SkyTrac Palm ITRAX software) is connected to the RS232 bus, and a CDU-250 is connected to the ISAT-100, one possible mailbox assignment for the CDU-250 is: • • Palm is the default (no configuration necessary) CDU-250 – Mailbox 3 If the ISAT’s call sign is “ISAT_1000”, to send email to the Palm device using the default message mailbox (0), the email address would be ISAT_1000@skytrac.net.
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 1. Connect the Serial Cable to a serial port on the Windows PC. Connect the other end of the Serial Cable to the DB-9 programming port connector on the back of the DVI250. 2. Extract the DVI-250-xxx-Upload.zip file to a directory on the Windows PC. 3. Apply power to the DVI-250. 4. Double-click the DVI-xx.xx.xx-Upload.bat file that was extracted to the directory on the Windows PC. This will begin the upload process and a DOS Window will appear as shown below: 5.
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 6. Enter ‘y’ and press ENTER to proceed with the firmware upload. The firmware upload should proceed and take approximately 1 minute to complete. Note: The actual numbers displayed in the window will change depending on the firmware version being uploaded. The above screenshot applies to Firmware version 1.00.06 only. 7. When the firmware upload completes press any key to close the upload DOS window. 8.
SkyTrac Systems Ltd. 9. Apply power to the DVI-250. Verify that the DVI-250 starts up. 10. Follow the same steps for the CDP-250 if required. Document Rev. 01.
