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AFIRS 228S Iridium Global Communications System Installation Manual
16 July 2014 L-3 Aviation Recorders Proprietary Page 6
165E5733-00 Rev. 03
1. INTRODUCTION
This section provides a general introduction to the Iridium SATCOM System and its applicable
standards and references.
1.1 Applicability
This Installation Manual provides the information necessary to plan the Iridium SATCOM System
installation and integration in the aircraft. It defines the mechanical and electrical interfaces for each
Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) and provides the procedures required to properly configure, test, and
maintain the Iridium SATCOM System. This manual is applicable to the following software version(s):
Software Part Number: 840E5733-09
1.2 Model Designation
This manual covers model designation Iridium SATCOM System.
1.2.1 Iridium SATCOM System
The Iridium SATCOM System has a dual-channel Iridium link, one dedicated for safety-services data
and the other prioritized for safety-services voice.
1.3 Part Numbers
The following part numbers are defined for the LRUs of the Iridium SATCOM System.
Table 1-1 – Part Numbers
Part Number Description
228E5733-00 Iridium SATCOM System Satellite Data Unit (SDU)
418E5733-00 Iridium SATCOM System SDU Configuration Module (SCM)
1.4 Reference Documents
Table 1-2 – References
Ref. Document Number
Description
1.
ANSI/TIA/EIA-232-
F-1997
Interface Between Data Terminal Equipment and Data Circuit-
Terminating Equipment Employing Serial Binary Data Interchange
2.
ARINC 429-19 Mark 33 Digital Information Transfer System (DITS)
3.
ARINC 573-7 Mark 2 Aircraft Integrated Data System (AIDS Mark 2)
4.
ARINC 600-16 Air Transport Avionics Equipment Interfaces
5.
ARINC 619-3 ACARS Protocols For Avionic End Systems
6.
ARINC 664-2 Aircraft Data Networks
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