User's Guide

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
ARINC 781-500 SDU and SCM
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SYSTEM OPERATION
The SDU is an integral component in an AES. Together with the SCM, DLNA, Antenna, and HGA subsystem, it
provides AMSS by facilitating airborne satellite communication services over the Inmarsat network. These
services comprise Classic Aero-H+ and SwiftBroadband (SBB).
The SCM is a dedicated peripheral of the SDU and stores aircraft specific installation configuration critical to the
operation of the AES.
This section provides basic information on using the A781-500 system.
1. Registering and Activating Terminals
Registering and activating the A781-500 system has the following steps:
• Obtaining System Addresses
• Choosing Service Providers
• Registering Terminals.
A. Obtaining System Addresses
ICAO: Obtain your ICAO address from your local aeronautical authority. Your service provider will
require this address when you register for Classic Aero service.
USIM: Obtain SIM card(s) from your service provider. Your service provider will also activate these
cards to enable SBB service. One SIM card is required per channel of SBB service.
B. Choosing Service Providers
Contact Inmarsat for an up-to-date list of Inmarsat Service Providers using the following contact
information:
Inmarsat
99 City Road, London
EC1Y 1AX
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Customer Care
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web address: www.inmarsat.com
C. Registering Terminals
Contact your Inmarsat service provider and ask for a registration for service activation of Aircraft
Earth Station form. With this form, you can register for SBB, and Aero H+ services. The services
available depend on your service provider.
To complete the registration form you need the following information:
DRAFT as of
4 Mar 2016