FCC ID: CDG-ARTU EXHIBIT C MAGNASTAR C-2000 DIGITAL AIRBORNE TELEPHONE SYSTEM 9.1.10 UNWCKED ONLINE STATE This test step is a mode change only. Failure of this mode change will only occur if the MMT is not communicating with the ARTU. This mode change will place the C-2000 back into an operational mode and allow the installer to perform normal system functions. - Symptom: ERROR=>MMT communications failure ti~d out.
FCC 10: CDG-ARTU EXHIBIT C MAGNASTAR C-2000 DIGITAL AIRBORNE TELEPHONE SYSTEM 9.1.11 RECEIVE SIGNAL STRENGTH MEASUREMENT USING GENSTAR GROUND STATION This test step is a verification of operational capabilities of the C-2000 if the installer is able to monitor a GTE Airfone Ground Station from the location at which the system is being installed. If communications with a ground station is possible, the Pilot Statusscreenwill indicate that the ARTU is in sync with the ground station Pilot control channel.
~ FCC ill: CDG-ARTU EXHIBIT C MAGNASTAR C-2000 DIGITAL AIRBORNE TELEPHONE SYSTEM 9.1.12 MMTI Troubleshoot Conclusion The MMT installation tutorial is concluded with a troubleshoot screenthat provides the telephone number of the MagnaStar "ST ARLINE". This number can be used to contact MagnaStar personnel concerning questions about the MMT or C-2000 troubleshooting problems. The STARLINE number is 888-246STAR (7827). +. o; : DfSlA1l6 , Pleas. : to the : : r 0, ~ c-;:.F~":CC-. v. OAIar1' Radio R.
~ FCC ill: CDG-ARTU MAGNASTAR EXHIBIT C C-2000 DIGITAL AIRBORNE TELEPHONE SYSTEM 9.2 Additional MMTI Troubleshoot Information This section provides additional tests that may be used for troubleshooting or system check-out. Tests in this section require the use of the MMTI commandedmode screens. See section 9.3 for information detailing navigation and description of the various MMTI commanded mode screens. 9.2.
FCC 10: CDG-ARTU MAGNAST EXHIBIT C AR C-2000 DIGITAL AIRBORNE TELEPHONE SYSTEM To return the C-2000 system to nonnal operation, use the following steps: After completion, press the "F2" three times. Press"ESC" several times to return to the C-2000 MMT Main Menu. Select the Goto Radio lnstallarion!r est Menu. Select the Set Radio Unlocked/Online command. 9.2.2 Fault Counter Check The fault counter check can be used to view faults stored in non-volatile memory.
FCC ID: CDG-ARTU EXHIBIT C MAGNASTAR C-2000 DIGITAL AIRBORNE TELEPHONE SYSTEM 9.2.4 L-Band Interference Tests Becausethe C-2000 system operatesin the 850.900 MHz range, interference between the C.2000 and LBand equipment (i.e. DME, Transponder, TCAS) can occur if there is not enough isolation between antennas. Testing for interference can be done by making the C-2000 equipment transmit.
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FCC 10: CDG-ARTU EXHffilT C MAGNASTAR C-2000 DIGITAL AIRBORNE TELEPHONE SYSTEM 9.3 MMTI Commanded Mode The MMTl commandedmode allows the user more flexibility when testing the C-2000 system versesthe installation mode. However, more step are required to perform an equivalent task in the commanded mode. The commandedmode also allows additional test capabilities over the installation mode.
FCC ill: CDG-ARTU EXHIBIT C MAGNASTAR C-2000 DIGITAL AIRBORNE TELEPHONE SYSTEM The first screenwhen starting the MMTI software is the MMT Start-up menu. To begin the conDnanded mode operation, make the appropriate selection from the MMTI Start-up menu as shown in figure 9.3.2. If the ARTU has been powered prior to starting the MMTI software. the user will then proceed to the MMT Main menu. Figure 9.3.3 shows the MMT Main menu screen.
FCC ID: CDG-ARTU MAGNAST EXHIBIT C AR C-2000 DIGITAL AIRBORNE TELEPHONE SYSTEM 9.3.1 MMTI Commanded Mode - C-2000 MMT Boot Menu The MMTI Boot menu is used to perfonn functions while the ARTU software in not executing. This includes reviewing software versions, loading new software files and starting software execution. The MMTI Boot menu screenis shown in figure 9.3. I.
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FCC 10: CDG-ARTU EXHIBIT C MAGNASTAR C-2000 DIGITAL AIRBORNE TELEPHONE SYSTEM 4) Report Fault Counters - This command will display the fault counter information stored in the ARTU non-volatile memory. The ARTU will increment and store faults information if faults are detected during power-up or background BIT. The fault counter information will be displayed in the Radio Responseswindow as shown in Figure 9.3.2.2. 5) Enable/Disable StatusUpdates - This command will enable the status screens.
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FCC ID: CDG-ARTU EXHIBIT C MAGNASTAR C-2000 DIGITAL AIRBORNE TELEPHONE SYSTEM 9.3.3 MMTI Commanded Mode - C-2000MMT Radio Installationffest Menu The Installationffest menu is used to command the radio to perfonn may of the task necessaryto check out a C-2000 installation. The MMT Radio Installationffest menu screenis shown in Figure 9.3.3.1. The Radio Installationffest menu has three sub-menusin addition to the radio operational state change commands. The sub-menusare the Commanded BIT.
FCC ID: CDG-ARTU EXHIBIT C MAGNASTAR C-2000 DIGITAL AIRBORNE TELEPHONE SYSTEM 9.3.3.1 C-2000 MMT Commanded BIT Menu The MMT Commanded BIT menu screenis shown in Figure 9.3.3, Commanded BIT selections are as follows: A brief description oftbe 0) View Results - By pressing zero, it is possible to view the BIT test results after BIT testing has completed. I) Full BIT - This command will causethe ARTU to run the Full Built-In-Test that is nonnally run upon power-up.
FCC 10: CDG-ARTU EXHIBIT C MAGNASTAR C-2000 DIGITAL AIRBORNE TELEPHONE SYSTEM 6) Perfonn Initial PA Equalization - This command perfo~ an equalization of the transmitter path. This command is required prior to every transmit and is automatically perfonned when the transmit CW or QAM commands are used. 7) Perfonn PA Equalization Update - This command performs an equalization of the transmitter path while the ARTU is transmitting. This command is equivalent to a digital ALC loop for the transmitter.
FCC ID: CDG-ARTU EXHIBIT C MAGNASTAR C-2000 DIGITAL AIRBORNE TELEPHONE SYSTEM 9.3.3.3 C-2000 MMT Handset Test Menu The MMT HandsetTest menu screenis shown in Figure 9.3.33. Menu selections are as follows: vt. OA .-r + ,I aadio A brief description of the Handset Test ..~ + f, f f , f I f , , + + :, I + + C-2000 -.rBA88ft - r -- ~U ~O8Pt :, , : : 1 BaD48.t -.tea Call P.-ogre.. 7-.. : 2 884io Qe-~.te4 CallP.-ogre.. -. : 3 - ..tabli.h 8aD4..t LA8 : t : 5 - t Baa48.t t ..iat--. :: 8Dt.
FCC ill: CDG-ARTU EXHIBIT C MAGNASTAR C-2000 DIGITAL AIRBORNE TELEPHONE SYSTEM 9.3.3.4 C-2000 MMT Radio Maintenance Operations Menu The MMT Maintenance Operations Menu screenis shown in Figure 9.3.3.4. A brief description oftbe Radio Maintenance Operations Menu selections are as follows: + V..OA.-r Radio Re8p0D8 + I I I I I I I . . I I , I + r + ~ C-2000 -.r ~ - I : ~~~_.~ + ~ + : : 1 - _0 Deboag _.. : : bur c~ (1, Q to quit -, ,-, to -- to~.
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FCC ill: CDG-ARTU EXHIBff C MAGNASTAR C-2000 DIGITAL AIRBORNE TELEPHONE SYSTEM 9.4 Handset Text Messages The MagnaStar system provides infonnation screensthat display text messageson the digital handsetLCD display if the radio detects certain types of operational problems.
FCC ill: CDG-ARTU MAGNAST AR EXHIBIT C C-2000 DIGITAL AIRBORNE TELEPHONE SYSTEM The radio fault handsettext messageshown below will display a three digit code if the ARTU detects a built in test fault. The red fault indicator on the front of the unit will also be illuminated if this messageappears. The fault codes may be an even or an odd number. Even numbered fault codesindicate that the ARTU has experienceda recoverable fault. The fault may clear itself within a few minutes.
FCC ill: CDG-ARTU EXHIBIT C MAGNASTAR C-2000 DIGITAL AIRBORNE TELEPHONE SYSTEM The status code handsettext messageshown below will be displayed for abnormal call releases due to software coding problems or unanticipated race conditions. This screen would not indicate a hardware problem Status Code xxx Redial The check CDBR cabling handsettext messageas shown below will be displayed when the ARTU detects a synchronization problem on the LAN bus between the ARTU and the LAN repeaters.
FCC ill: CDG-ARTU MAGNASTAR EXHIBIT C C-2000 DIGITAL AIRBORNE TELEPHONE SYSTEM The temporary service disruption handsettext messageis generatedby the handset itself and does not originate from the ARTU as do all other handsetmessages. This messageis generatedby the handsetif power and ground are present but the handsetis missing the clock, sync or data. The messagemay also appearif the data to the handsetis corrupted.