CDP-300 User's Guide (DOC0500) R01-004

CDP-300 User’s Guide DOC0500

Applies to:

CDP-300 FW Rev 04.14.00+

(Some sections only apply to certain firmware versions, as noted)

Document Revision: 01.004

Feb 20, 2013

SkyTrac Systems Ltd.

#200-170 Rutland Rd North Kelowna, BC, Canada Tel. +1 (250) 765-2393 Fax +1 (250) 765-3767 Web: www.skytrac.ca

Email: [email protected]

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Document Rev. 01.004 DOC0500 of 29 Restricted Proprietary and Confidential Information

Caution: The CDP-300 contains static sensitive circuitry that could be damaged from large electrostatic discharges directly into the connector pins. Use care when handling the CDP-300 not to touch the connector pins unless properly grounded.

Disclaimer: Devices other than the CDP-300 mentioned in this manual do not necessarily have regulatory approval for installation in your airframe and may require additional approvals. Please refer to the applicable STC for approval information.

Proprietary Notice: The Information contained in th is document is proprietary

and confidential to SkyTrac Systems Ltd.

Document Revision History Rev ECO Page Description Date Author

01.000 - Initial Release Aug 14, 2009 C.Bryson

01.001 368 2 Added ECO control. Changed footer to DOC number. Removed Warranty section.

Dec 14, 2010 Y. Liu

01.002 427 2 Added ESD caution. Added disclaimer about other devices. Removed approval column from revision history.

June 7, 2011 G. Ross, J. James

01.003 552 13-15 All

Extended brightness options. Updated graphics and text

Aug 28, 2012 B. Byer

01.004 466 All Added Rendezvous, Manual Position Interval, Encryption and associated new features Added note that costs may increase if Flight Number used. Removed references to CDU

Feb 20, 2013 B. Byer



Table Of Contents 1 Introduction ...................................... .............................................................................5

1.1 Scope .......................................................................................................................5 1.2 Terminology .............................................................................................................5 1.3 Description ...............................................................................................................5 1.4 Features ...................................................................................................................6

1.4.1 Phone ...............................................................................................................6 1.4.2 Email .................................................................................................................6 1.4.3 Additional Features ...........................................................................................6

1.5 System Requirements ..............................................................................................6 1.6 Acronyms .................................................................................................................7

2 General ........................................... ................................................................................7

2.1 Setup .......................................................................................................................7

3 Operation ......................................... ..............................................................................7

3.1 Menu Navigation ......................................................................................................7

3.1.1 Selection Menu .................................................................................................8 3.1.2 Information menu ..............................................................................................8

4 Menu Operation .................................... .........................................................................9

4.1 Quick Mail ................................................................................................................9 4.1.1 Editable Field Message (EFM) ........................................................................ 10

4.2 Inbox ...................................................................................................................... 10 4.2.1 Read ............................................................................................................... 11

4.2.2 Quick Mail Reply ............................................................................................. 11 4.2.3 Delete ............................................................................................................. 11 4.2.4 Reply............................................................................................................... 11

4.2.5 Read Next ....................................................................................................... 11 4.3 Email ...................................................................................................................... 12

4.3.1 Inbox ............................................................................................................... 12 4.3.2 Compose ........................................................................................................ 12

4.3.3 Sentbox ........................................................................................................... 12 4.3.4 Outbox ............................................................................................................ 12

4.4 System ................................................................................................................... 13 4.4.1 Address Book ................................................................................................. 13 4.4.2 Brightness ....................................................................................................... 14 4.4.3 System Setup ................................................................................................. 16 4.4.4 Enter Flight Num ............................................................................................. 18 4.4.5 Display Off ...................................................................................................... 18

4.5 Display Alerts ......................................................................................................... 19

4.6 Emergency Mode ................................................................................................... 19 4.7 Phone .................................................................................................................... 20

4.7.1 Speed Dial ...................................................................................................... 20 4.7.2 Manual Dial ..................................................................................................... 20 4.7.3 Address Book Dial .......................................................................................... 21 4.7.4 Redial.............................................................................................................. 21 4.7.5 Incoming Call .................................................................................................. 21



4.7.6 Audio Control .................................................................................................. 22

5 Connecting Multiple Devices to the ISAT-200 ....... ................................................... 27

6 Upgrading Firmware ................................ ................................................................... 28

6.1 Requirements ......................................................................................................... 28 6.2 Firmware Upgrade Instructions .............................................................................. 28



1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Scope

This document describes the operation of SkyTrac System’s (STS) Cockpit Display Panel (CDP-300) in standalone mode of operation and also when it is combined with a Dispatch Voice Interface (DVI-300).

1.2 Terminology

If the CDP-300 is installed as a single unit it is referred to as the CDP-300 – Stand alone. If it has been combined with a DVI-300 it is often referred to by the more informal term CDP/DVI. This user’s guide describes the operation of both of these configurations as a voice and data control interface to the ISAT-200. Refer to DVI-300 User’s Guide (DOC0499) for DVI-300 standalone operation.

1.3 Description

The CDP-300 is an interface to the ISAT-200 that enables the user to send and receive satellite phone calls and email messages. The CDP-300 also enables the user to view certain parameters of the ISAT-200.

CDP-300 and DVI-300 combined into CDP/DVI



1.4 Features

1.4.1 Phone

• International phone number dialling

• Last number redial

• Dial from address book (125 entries)

• Volume control (10 settings)

1.4.2 Email

• Up to 99 pre-programmed Quick Mail messages

• Send Quick Mail messages, receive emails, view sent emails, new email alert

• Reply to an incoming email using pre-programmed and/or editable field replies

• Send messages with editable fields to change such items as ETA time, PAX or destination

1.4.3 Additional Features

• Address book with 125 entries each with phone number and email address

• Trigger ISAT emergency mode

• Automatic and manual brightness control

• View ISAT-200 parameters • Buzzer option for alerts of new email and incoming phone calls

1.5 System Requirements

An installed ISAT-200 including antenna and an installed CDP-300 is required with the following firmware revisions or higher.

• ISAT-200 Firmware version – 00.10+ • CDP-300 Firmware version – 04.14+

Note: Some features in this manual apply to CDP-300 Firmware version 5.x



An open view of the sky by the ISAT antenna is required for all communications.

1.6 Acronyms

Acronym Description STS SkyTrac Systems Ltd. ISAT SkyTrac’s ISAT-200 Flight Following system CDP/DVI Combined CDP and DVI CDP Cockpit Display Panel DVI Dispatch Voice Interface EFM Editable Field Message HMC SkyWeb Hardware Management Console

2 GENERAL

2.1 Setup

Refer to either the CDP-300 Installation Manual (DOC0449) or DVI-300 Installation Manual (DOC0456) for details. The CDP does not process or provide audio signals, except for the optional external buzzer. Audio signals are provided directly from the ISAT-200 to aircraft audio systems. Refer to the ISAT-200 Installation Manual (DOC0334) for details on how to setup the base audio levels during installation.

3 OPERATION Caution : While in a voice call the ISAT-200 is unable to s end position reports. Users should limit the length of the voice call in order to allow position reports to be transmitted in a timely manner. All position report s are queued in the ISAT and delivered when the call is finished.

3.1 Menu Navigation

The CDP menus are navigated using the Arrow Keys (◄, ▼, ►, ◄) and Enter key (the center key inside the arrows marked by a circle◙) on the front of the CDP-300. Use the arrow keys to scroll the menus, and choose a desired item, and then press the Enter Key to select it. The Right arrow key (►) can be used to fast scroll forward through the entries (10 at a time) in the Quick Mail and Address Book menus. In any menu, holding the Enter key ◙ for 2 seconds will return the user to the Main Menu. The current activity will be aborted. The CDP has two types of menus – Selection Menu and Information Menu. The operation of these menus is explained below.



3.1.1 Selection Menu A Selection Menu provides a list of options available to the user. The user can navigate through the menu to choose and select an item. The Up and Down keys are used to scroll up/down thru a menu and the Enter key selects and opens the item chosen by the cursor. As a CDP-300 – Stand alone only the Left and Right arrow keys have the following ‘Hot Key’ functionality from the Main Menu: Holding the Left arrow key (◄) down activates the redial function. Holding the Right arrow key, (►) can directly activate / deactivate the ISAT Emergency mode (see Section 4.6). In all other menus the right arrow key has no functionality. In most menus the Left arrow key (◄) will take the user back in the Menu structure. An Information Panel provides information appropriate to the menu. For example, in the Main Menu, the Information Panel shows how many unread email messages are in the inbox, or if any Alert conditions are active.

3.1.2 Information menu The Information menu provides the user timely alerts and feedback regarding the arrival of emails and phone calls, and feedback information such as incorrect email address and phone numbers. The Information menu times out after a brief time period, and brings the user back to the appropriate menu. Pressing the Enter key ends the Information menu immediately. This menu is informational only: all the navigation keys, except the ◙ Enter key, have no functionality in this menu.



4 MENU OPERATION The CDP menu is organized into seven categories of functionality (those shown in italics

below will only be displayed if there is data/information to view):

• Quick Mail

• Inbox

• Email

• System

• Emergency Mode (Only on CDP-300. This function is provided by pushbutton or

toggle switch on the DVI-300)

• Display Alerts

• Phone

• Rendezvous (RV) List

• Posn Interval (PI)

4.1 Quick Mail

Main Menu� Quick Mail The Quick Mail menu allows the user to send pre-programmed emails. The maximum number supported is 99. The Quick Mails can be programmed in the SkyWeb application. To send a Quick Mail Message, select the Quick mail option, then use the arrow keys to select the desired Quick Mail Message followed by pressing the ◙Enter key. If combined with a DVI, the DVI ‘Send’ key can be used for “express send” to the predefined default address.(When scrolling thru the quick mails, the ►right arrow key can be used to scroll 10 messages at a time. The ◄ left arrow key will return the user to the Main Menu). The user is then prompted to select the message recipient, and either

a. Send the Quick Mail to the default address (as saved in the Quick Mail Message),or b. To send the Quick Mail to a recipient selected from the address book, or c. Enter a New address from the keypad (CDP/DVI operation only)

Note: In the CDP/DVI configuration the user can also edit the quick mail and save the changes.



4.1.1 Editable Field Message (EFM) Quick Mails, and/or replies can be created to have user editable fields. The fields hold multiple options that the user can select from, increasing the capability of a single message. Example: A message can be created to have an editable field for a time value in the form (00:00), where each digit can be adjusted, separately, enabling any value from 00:00 to 23:59 to be sent using one Editable Field Message. Editable messages are pre-programmed with selectable options using the SkyWeb application. Please see your SkyWeb Program Manager or their designate to get these entered. In order to send an editable message, select the message that is to be sent from the Quick Mail menu by using the ◙ key. If using a CDP/DVI, the DVI ‘Send” key can be used to ‘express send’ to the predefined default address.(Those that include editable fields will show ‘EFM’ in the top line of the display). Choose the recipient from the available options (the default location or use the address book) and press the ◙ key. The cursor will automatically be placed at the field that is to be edited. Use the ▲, ▼ keys to scroll through the preset options and the ►, ◄ keys to move to the next editable field. (The number of editable fields will be indicated in the top right corner of the screen). Once the relevant entries have been made, select the ◙ key again to send the message.

4.2 Inbox

Main Menu � Inbox or Main Menu � Email � Inbox Note: This menu option is only available if there are Inbox messages available to view. The Inbox option is made directly available from the Main Menu and it can also be reached via the menu path: Main Menu�, Email � Inbox.



The CDP Inbox can store 25 messages. After 25 inbox messages are stored, the CDP will automatically delete the oldest inbox message to make room for a new incoming message. If installed, the optional external buzzer will sound whenever a new email message arrives in the Inbox. The CDP will also display an info message to alert the user. Selection of the Inbox option will take the user to the list of messages. The number of messages in the Inbox will be indicated in the top right corner of the screen. If a message has not yet been read the word ‘New’ will also appear at the top of the screen. The user now has 5 options:

• Read • Quick Mail Reply • Delete • Reply(CDP/DVI only) • Read Next

4.2.1 Read Scrolling down will allow the entire message to be read. After reading the message the user can either ‘Read Next’, ‘QuickMail Reply’ or ‘Delete’.

4.2.2 Quick Mail Reply The user can select the number of the message they wish to use as a response and then send it. The body of the message is sent.

4.2.3 Delete Delete the message.

4.2.4 Reply Note: This option is only available with the CDP/DVI. The user can reply to the message in the normal manner using the DVI Keypad.

4.2.5 Read Next Read the next message in the Inbox.



4.3 Email

Main Menu � Email Note: In CDP-300 mode if all mailboxes are empty th is option will be shown, but will NOT be selectable. The CDP supports Email that functions similar to PC based email programs. Selection of this option gives the user the following options: Note: Mailbox choices will NOT appear if they are empty:

• Inbox • Compose (Not available in the CDP-300 mode) • Sentbox • Outbox

4.3.1 Inbox The Inbox has already been discussed in Section 4.2

4.3.2 Compose The user first selects where to send the message; either from the address book or by adding a new address. They then enter the subject heading and message body and send the message.

4.3.3 Sentbox Note: This option will only be available if there are Sentbox messages. The Sentbox has the list of the last 10 messages sent from the CDP to the ISAT. It overwrites the oldest sent message to store the next message being sent. The user will have the options to either read the messages or delete them.

4.3.4 Outbox Note: This option will only be available if there are Outbox messages. The Outbox has the list of all the Emails that are queued to be sent from the CDP to the ISAT. If the Outbox messages are not being emptied, then the CDP is unable to communicate with the ISAT. The user will have the option to either read the messages or delete them. Once an Email is sent from the CDP to the ISAT100, it is removed from the Outbox and stored in the Sentbox.



4.4 System

Main Menu � System The System menu has many sub-menus for viewing system information and configuration items, and performing Diagnostics or clearing Quick Mails, Emails, and Address Book entries. Functionality available under the System menu is further described below. Values can be generally changed using either the keypad or the up and down arrow keys on the CDP/DVI. The arrow keys are the only option on the CDP-300. The system menu has the following sub-menus to set and view various system parameters and information:

• Address Book • Brightness • System Setup • Enter Flight Num • Display Off

4.4.1 Address Book

Main Menu�System � Address Book The Address Book has three submenu options.

• New • Edit • Delete

4.4.1.1 New Creates a new entry in the address book. Prompts for the name, phone number and email address of the person you wish to add to the Address book.

4.4.1.2 Edit Edits an existing address book entry.

4.4.1.3 Delete Permanently deletes an existing entry.



4.4.2 Brightness There are up to five options selectable from the “Brightness” menu:

• Use Optical Mode • Use Dimmer Mode • Manual Adjust • Dimmer Ext Rng Mode (not available in FW Ver 5.x) • Configuration

4.4.2.1 Use Optical Mode In optical sensor brightness mode, the CDP-300 senses the aircraft cabin ambient lighting using the light sensor present in the Display panel and sets the brightness of the display, indicators and backlight proportional to the aircraft cabin ambient lighting. The Optical sensor updates the brightness about every 5-7 seconds to prevent display flickering in varying ambient lighting conditions that are short duration.

4.4.2.2 Use Dimmer Mode In the Dimmer Bus Mode, the brightness of the CDP-300 backlights and LEDs will simply follow the voltage on the dimmer bus until the voltage set by the “Dimmer Bus Volt” Menu is reached. Afterwards, the display and backlights will remain at maximum brightness. This method only functions if the dimmer bus has been wired to the CDP. 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. Setting the Dimmer Threshold to 0 disables the daylight mode behaviour, and this may be desirable for certain conditions. The user can also vary the relative ambient brightness required to trigger a daylight response via the “Daylight Threshold” menu option.

4.4.2.3 Manual Adjust Manual Adjust overrides any previously selected automatic modes (Optical Sensor Mode or Dimmer Bus). It allows the user to manually adjust the brightness to one of 15 levels. This setting will persist in the system until the next factory reset or until the setting is changed again, to one of the automatic modes or different manual setting.



4.4.2.4 Dimmer Ext Rng Mode (not available in 5.x) The Dimmer Ext Rng Mode or extended dimmer bus mode allows the dimmer bus input to the CDP to make the display brighter at the top end of the dimmer bus range and dimmer at the low end of the dimmer bus range. This is useful for night vision equipment users who may need the display to go dimmer than the dimmer bus mode. Note: The extended range dimmer bus mode must first be enabled using the CDP/DVI configuration menu: System Setup � Extended Dimmer Bus Cfg� Enable Ext Dim Bus. By default, use of the extended dimmer bus mode is not enabled and the option is not presented to users. The effect of enabling adds the extended dimmer bus mode as an option in the brightness menu. If the dimmer bus is not physically wired in a given installation, selection of the extended dimmer bus mode may leave the display off (0 volts on the dimmer bus input pin). The configuration option prevents users from selecting the extended dimmer bus mode when a dimmer bus has not been connected. Caution: When using the extended dimmer bus mode, the display can be turned off by turning the dimmer knob all the way down. This is different than the standard dimmer bus mode which can be set to make the display go to daytime brightness levels if the dimmer bus is turned all the way down. The reason for the difference is that for the normal dimmer bus mode, turning the dimmer bus all the way down is interpreted by the CDP as the user turning off the dimmer bus (i.e., it is daytime). This is not interpreted in the same way for the extended dimmer bus mode. In this later circumstance, having the display go to daytime levels as a result of turning the dimmer bus down may cause an uncomfortable glare in night vision goggles. When the CDP is installed and the extended range dimmer bus mode is to be used, the lower third of the dimmer bus input voltage must be adjusted prior to use. To do this:

• Set the brightness mode to use extended dimmer bus mode. • Using the dimmer bus, adjust the display to the lowest visible setting. • When the display is showing the Main Menu, the ►right arrow on the CDP will adjust

the display refresh rate. • Repeatedly pressing the►right arrow will cyclically go through the 11 possible

refresh rate adjustments. • Go through all the settings until the best setting is found. • Turn the dimmer bus up and down in the lower third of the dimmer bus input’s

settings (the lower third of the dimmer bus knob’s travel) to make sure that all the low dimmer bus settings are good.

• After the best setting is found, the setting will be saved 2 minutes after the last adjustment. This saved setting will be recalled every time the unit is powered on.

Note: The ►right arrow may be used to adjust the refresh rate whenever the CDP is displaying a menu (as opposed to displaying a data entry screen, for example). Again, the last refresh rate adjustment will be saved 2 minutes after the user has completed the adjustment.



Note: This feature is not available in FW Ver 5.x

4.4.2.5 Configuration This menu shows the current configuration values set for the brightness parameters:

• Optical Gain (Values from 00 to 99) • Night Time Max (Values from 05 to 15) • Daylight Thresh (Values from 0 to 9) • Dimmer Thresh (Values from 0 to 9) • Dim Bus Voltage (Values from 00 to 35)

4.4.3 System Setup Main Menu � System � System Setup There are seven menu options available from the System Setup menu:

• Diagnostics • Audio Setup • Data Reset Menu • ISAT Info(only available when communication with ISAT is normal) • CDP Info • DVI Info (Not available in the CDP-300 mode) • Set Mailbox Num

4.4.3.1 Diagnostics The Diagnostics menu has several options to perform tests.

• Run All Tests (All tests below in sequence) • Display Test • Keypad Test • Indicator Test • Buzzer Test

4.4.3.2 Audio Setup The user can select from each of the following audio options (the values available are those shown in brackets after each option) and make changes as required:

• Choose Ringtone (6 tones to choose from) • Mic DC Bias (On/Off) • ISAT Audio Input (Lo/Hi Level) • Mic Input Gain (6dB/18dB Gain)



• Ringer Volume (From 1-10)

4.4.3.3 Data Reset Menu The Data Reset menu allows the user to clear and reset Quick Mails, Address Book entries, emails or the Redial. The user also has the option to clear all data and reset the system to factory defaults via the ‘Factory Reset’ option. When the CDP-300 is Factory Reset, all the Address Book entries are erased, the Quick Mails are cleared and initialized to default and the mailbox number is set to 0. The email Inbox, Outbox, and Sentbox are cleared and Brightness configuration items are set to factory default values.

4.4.3.4 ISAT Info The ISAT Info option displays information from the connected ISAT. The user can select to view either the ‘Status and Config’ or ‘Technical info’ report. The reports include such information as the current position in Lat /Long format, the date and time, GPS satellites, Iridium signal strength, the installed ISAT firmware version etc.

4.4.3.5 CDP Info Selecting ‘CDP Info’ displays the installed CDP-300 firmware version and the CDP serial number.

4.4.3.6 DVI Info Selecting ‘DVI Info’ displays the installed DVI-300 firmware version and the DVI serial number. Note: This option is only available on the CDP/DVI.

4.4.3.7 Set Mailbox Num The system can support multiple devices connected to the same ISAT. This option allows the user to configure these multiple devices. Each device requires a unique mailbox and therefore the user can configure one of four mailboxes (0-3) to associate with the device. These numbers are also sometimes referred to as the Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) number (e.g. in SkyMail). Note: If the user changes the mailbox number the unit will automatically restart to make the change effective. Note: Rendezvous functionality is only supported through Mailbox 0.



4.4.4 Enter Flight Num Main Menu�System �Enter Flight Num The user may enter an alpha numeric flight number in the format AA1111. Once the user confirms the number they have entered; the flight number will be added to the position data and sent to the ground with each position report. This flight number will automatically clear when the aircraft next powers down. IMPORTANT: Setting a flight number will automatically increase the packet size of the data that is transmitted. Regardless if premium packets are enabled in SkyWeb or not, this will possibly result in a higher cost for the end-user.

4.4.5 Display Off Main Menu�System �Display Off The CDP-300 display can be turned off if desired. This may be for preference or specific flying conditions. If this option is selected the user will have to confirm the request. The display will then turn off after approximately 3 seconds. While operating in display off mode, incoming phone calls can be answered and terminated and incoming emails will be received and the display will remain off. The user can turn the display back on by pressing and holding (for approx 2 seconds) the ◙ Enter key.



4.5 Display Alerts

Main Menu � Display Alerts This is only displayed if there are active alerts to view. Selection of this option will show both the number of alerts and what they are. If more than one, the user will be able to scroll through them.

4.6 Emergency Mode

Main Menu � Emergency Mode Note: This menu option is only available in the CDP-300 mode as the toggle/push button emergency switch provides this functionality on the CDP/DVI. The Emergency Mode can be selected either by:

• Pressing the ► arrow key (CDP only) for greater than 2 seconds whilst in the Main Menu, or

• Selecting the Emergency Mode option in the Main Menu(CDP only), or • Setting the toggle switch (CDP/DVI with toggle switch on the DVI), or • Pressing the pushbutton for greater than 2 seconds (CDP/DVI with push button on

the DVI.) If no confirmation or cancel is received within 3 seconds, the CDP will request the Emergency Mode from the ISAT (unless it was activated via the toggle switch in which case the request is immediate).The CDP Display indicates “ISAT Emergency” along with device number(s) currently set in Emergency Mode. The ISAT does not allow voice calls or email messages to be sent while in Emergency mode. If the user is in a voice call when the Emergency Mode is triggered, the ISAT-200 will end the voice call in order to send emergency position reports. The user can not navigate the CDP menu system during ISAT Emergency mode. To turn off emergency mode, press and hold the ► arrow key (CDP only) or push button (CDP/DVI), or reset the toggle switch (CDP/DVI only) until the “ISAT Emergency” message goes off. In a multi-unit configuration if more than one device is set to emergency mode they will all need to have the Emergency turned off to end the ISAT Emergency condition.



4.7 Phone

Main Menu � Phone The Phone Menu has the following sub-menus:

• Speed Dial (CDP/DVI Only) • Manual Dial (Not available on CDP-300) • Address Book Dial • Redial (if a previous number has been called)

To make a call on the CDP/DVI the user can either enter the desired number using the key pad and then press the ‘Send’ key or select the Manual Dial option from the Phone Menu, dial the required number and then press the Enter ◙ key. The Phone menu also allows the user to call any number selected from the address book. It may take a moment for the ISAT to initiate the call if it is already busy communicating with the Iridium network. To hang-up / terminate a call, press the Enter ◙ key again. When a call is initiated by the ISAT, the user will hear a periodic beep and the display shows the status of the call.The user will hear a normal telephone ring when a call connects. If the call fails, the user will hear beeps to indicate the signal was lost. The call will end and the display will show the call is disconnected.

4.7.1 Speed Dial Note: This option is available to the CDP/DVI only. The CDP/DVI supports 9 speed dial numbers for single button access from the DVI keypad. These are the first 9 numbers of the address book. Press any DVI key 1 through 9 followed by the DVI ‘Send’ key to dial the associated number directly, or press any DVI key 1 through 9 followed by the CDP ◙ key to display the speed dial number first (for confirmation) then press ◙ or Send to dial the number.

4.7.2 Manual Dial The user can select this option, dial a number and then press the Enter ◙ key to call it.



4.7.3 Address Book Dial Main Menu� Phone� Address Book Dial In the Address Book the number the user wishes to call can be selected by scrolling the Address book entries. Use the▲, ▼ keys to scroll by one, or ► key to scroll forward by 10, then press the ◙ Key to select the name/number to be called. Address Book entries are created using the SkyWeb application. Please see the user’s SkyWeb Program Manager or their designate to get these entered.

4.7.4 Redial Main Menu� Phone � Redial Selecting the Redial option will place a call to the last number dialled. If there is no last number stored, the Redial option will not be available. The last number dialled (redial number) is erased when the CDP-300 restarts (is powered off / on). With the CDP/DVI redial can also be achieved by pressing “0” followed by ‘Send’ or ◙ key

4.7.5 Incoming Call To call the ISAT from the ground, the user must dial an international number. The Iridium Satellite network is considered an international number, regardless of where the call is placed from, the country code is 8816 or 8817. To dial an international number, dial the International Direct Dialling (IDD) prefix of the country being called from (011 for Canada and the US) then the destination country code (8816, or 8817), followed by the ISAT’s number.

Example: 011 8816 3101 0616 When a call comes in to the ISAT, the CDP-300 Display will show a message indicating an incoming call and an audible ring will be heard on the headset. If installed, the optional external buzzer will also sound briefly. To answer the call, press the Enter key. When the call is answered the display will update the current status of the call and the Audio Control options will be displayed (see Section 4.7.6). When finished, press the Enter key again to hang up. If the ground user hangs up, it may take the Iridium system a few moments to terminate the call, before the ISAT will automatically end the call, then return to the previously active menu. It may take several attempts to connect a satellite phone call via the Iridium network when dialling to the ISAT from the ground. If the first attempt fails, try again.



4.7.6 Audio Control The CDP-300 allows changing the following audio controls only when a call is in progress. The 3 settings that can be adjusted are:

• Mic (On/Off) – Microphone Mute • Volume (1-10) – Main Call Volume • S-Tone (1-6) – Side Tone Volume

During a call all three options are displayed automatically. To change any of the settings the user must use the left/right arrow keys (►,◄) to select the item they wish to adjust. Then either use the up/down arrows (▲,▼)to adjust the setting or use the numbers on the keypad (CDP/DVI Only).The currently selected item will be indicated to the user by having vertical bars around it. Note: It may take up to 30 seconds for the volume to adjust although typically it takes approximately 5 seconds.

4.8 Rendezvous (FW version 5.x only)

Rendezvous is a feature available only to CDP’s with firmware version 5.x installed. This feature allows users to know the location and bearing of other units in the fleet. In order to see these other units they must all belong to the same group and have rendezvous enabled for that group. This is set up by the Program Manager in SkyWeb’s Account Management section. The CDP is also able to receive and respond to other units’ emergency alerts. If an emergency alert is received from another unit by the CDP, all normal functionality is disabled until the operator has acknowledged receipt of the emergency alert. Note: this only applies if the CDP is configured as a Vessel Tracking Unit (VTU)

4.8.1 Rendezvous List The Rendezvous List displays all other units in the CDP’s group that have rendezvous enabled. It is accessed from the CDP menu: Main Menu � Rendezvous (RV) List Information available for the other units includes:

• Name/Call sign • Bearing from current location • Distance from current location • GPS coordinates (Lat/Long) • Timestamp (in UTC) for information shown

Only units configured with the same level of encryption will be able to use the rendezvous functions with each other.



4.8.2 Selecting a Unit for Rendezvous From the Rendezvous List, press the up/down arrow buttons (▲,▼) to scroll through the list of available units for rendezvous. Selecting a unit will display detailed information about the unit including its call sign, and the distance, bearing and timestamp of the unit’s position at power up (shown in UTC). Pressing the up/down arrows (▲,▼) will show the latitude and longitude of the unit’s position at power up. Press the Select ◙ key to initiate rendezvous with that unit. A brief message will display, ‘Info... RV Requested. Please wait...’, followed by the refreshed rendezvous units distance, bearing and latitude. Press the up/down arrows (▲,▼) to show the longitude. Press the left arrow button (◄) to return to the Rendezvous List. While in rendezvous mode, the display will update automatically with the followed units current distance, bearing and location. The pilot must adjust course and/or speed to match the other vessel. Multiple units can be selected for rendezvous. After selecting a unit for rendezvous, press the left arrow key (◄) to return to the Rendezvous List and select another unit for rendezvous. Only the last unit selected will have its current location data displayed. If you wish to view the rendezvous data for the other unit(s) press theleft arrow key (◄) to return to the Rendezvous List and select the desired unit again.

4.8.3 Rendezvous Options While viewing a rendezvous unit’s data, pressing the Select ◙ key again will bring up the Rendezvous Options screen. From this screen an active rendezvous can be either be updated or cancelled.

4.8.3.1 Updating a Rendezvous Selecting Get Updates from the Rendezvous Options menu will force the asset being followed to issue a position report with updated rendezvous information. This function may take up to two minutes to propagate to all units involved in the rendezvous.

4.8.3.2 Cancelling a Rendezvous Selecting Cancel Rendezvous will cause the current active rendezvous to be cancelled. Once the cancel has been initiated it may take several minutes to propagate to other units and Skyweb.



4.9 Manual Reporting Adjustments (FW version 5.0+ o nly)

Users are able to manually adjust the position reporting interval directly from the CDP. This manually entered value can be set temporarily value (i.e. it will revert to the previous values on the next power cycle) or have the change persist across power cycles. This is set in the CDP Config section. The default is for the manual position interval to NOT persist. Note: Manually entered position intervals will not be reflected in SkyWeb. If the SkyWeb user queries the unit, the values returned will be the same as they were before, the ISAT will not return the new PI values. The pilot may wish to inform flight followers when they have changed the reporting interval, otherwise the SkyWeb user will not know the interval has been changed but may notice the reporting time is different than expected.

4.9.1 Setting Posn Interval To change the position interval from the CDP select: Main Menu �Posn Interval (PI) The CDP will retrieve the current PI values from memory in the ISAT. It will briefly display a message showing the current PI time and whether it was set by the USER or by the ISAT. The display will then show the message: Curr PI Ctrl: ISAT Set PI Ctrl: USER The cursor will be blinking at the Set PI Ctrl: USER position, use the up/down arrows (▲,▼) to scroll through the options, USER, ISAT or OFF. Press the Select ◙ key to set the PI Ctrl to the desired setting. If choosing OFF or ISAT, the CDP will display a confirmation message. Select Yes to apply the change or No to cancel. If selecting USER, the next screen will display the current PI interval as well as the new setting with the cursor blinking at the hour field. If selecting OFF the ISAT will stop reporting completely. It is not recommended to do this without informing SkyWeb flight followers, as they may perceive an overdue situation for the aircraft/vessel if it suddenly stops reporting. Reports for specific events, such as Wheels On/Off will still be sent if the position interval is OFF. Changing the position interval through the CDP will not affect Emergency reporting intervals. Use the left/right arrow keys (►,◄) to move the cursor to the next field, and the up/down arrows (▲,▼) to change the field’s value. The minimum and maximum values can be changed in the CDU Config menu, with an absolute min and max of 30 seconds to 4 hours.



4.10 CDU Configuration (FW version 5.0+ only)

Main Menu � System � CDU Config There are four selections available in the CDU Config

• RV Screen Persist • PosnInt Persist • PosnInt Range • Asset Type

4.10.1 RV Persist Selecting Yes will cause the ISAT to automatically re-engage an active rendezvous across power cycles. Additionally, if a Rendezvous menu is being viewed at power down, the same information will be shown when the unit is powered up. Important : If one of the units on the rendezvous list has powered up/down while the current unit was powered off, the list may not be accurate at first power up. An updated list should arrive within 5-10 min of power on.

4.10.2 PosnInt Persist Enabling this option will cause the ISAT to retain the position interval entered by the pilot across power cycles. The entered position interval will persist until reset by a SkyWeb user or the pilot.

4.10.3 PosnInt Range This option sets the minimum and maximum threshold for the position interval that the pilot is able to change from the Posn Interval menu. The programmable threshold can be set to anything within the allowable range of 30 seconds to 4 hours.

4.10.4 Asset Type Sets the type of asset (unit) the CDP and ISAT are installed in. Options are ATU, aircraft tracking unit or VTU, vessel tracking unit. Only units designated as a VTU receive emergency messages from other units. When this occurs the user must acknowledge the emergency via the CDP before being able to perform other actions.

4.10.5 Set Posn Delay This menu allows the user to set the number of positions that can be missed before a Position Delay alert is triggered. This determines when the user will be alerted if their unit is



experiencing position delay or, if engaged in a Following Rendezvous, when the unit being followed is experiencing position delay.

4.11 Encryption (FW version 5.0+ only)

Data transmitted over the Iridium network can be encrypted for additional security. This is enabled in SkyWeb on a per-unit basis. The ISAT’s encryption state will be indicated on the CDP with a ‘Padlock’ icon instead of the traditional ‘*’ cursor. Only units configured with the same level of encryption will be able to use the rendezvous functions with each other.



5 CONNECTING MULTIPLE DEVICES TO THE ISAT-200 The CDP can be connected to the ISAT-200; along with additional devices such as another CDP-300, a DVI-300 or CDP/DVI. A maximum of four devices can be connected to the ISAT-200.When multiple devices are connected to the ISAT-200, each device (depending on its capabilities) can be used to make calls and send emails / text messages as described in the previous sections of this user guide. To receive emails properly each device connected to the ISAT must be assigned a different unique message mailbox/device number between 0 and 3. See Section 4.4.3.7 on how to set the mailbox number. For example: If the ISAT was connected to both a CDP/DVI and a CDP-300 Standalone, one possible mailbox assignment for them would be:

• CDP/DVI = Mailbox 0 / Device 0 • CDP-300 = Mailbox 1 / Device 1

In this example - If the ISAT’s call sign is “Heli-5”, in order to send an email to the CDP/DVIusing the default message mailbox (0), the email address would be [email protected]. To send an email to the second device (the CDP-300), the assigned mailbox number needs to be added to the email address of the ISAT. Therefore in this example, the CDP-300 has been assigned message mailbox 1. Therefore, the email address of the CDP will be [email protected]. Configuring both devices to have the same message mailbox number is not supported. Devices that are configured to have their own message mailboxes will have private messaging only. Voice communication, regardless of the number of interfaces attached, is still controlled by the single ISAT-200. All voice calls will go through the aircraft audio panel and will not be private.



6 UPGRADING FIRMWARE The CDP (and DVI) will be shipped with the most current version of firmware. Periodically, SkyTrac Systems will supply a new version of firmware that will add functionality to the CDP. These files will be available on the SkyTrac website (www.skytrac.ca) to download and install. See the DVI user guide (DOC0499) for updating firmware on the DVI-300.

6.1 Requirements

You will need the following to perform a firmware upload:

• Windows PC with an available serial port. • A 9-wire Serial Cable to connect the PC to the CDP-300 programming port. • Alternatively, a USB to serial cable may be used in place of a 9-wire serial cable. • The latest CDP firmware upload package

6.2 Firmware Upgrade Instructions

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 CDP. 2. Extract the CDP-300-xxx-Upload.zip file to a directory on the Windows PC.

3. Apply power to the CDP-300 (Note: the display will remain off).

4. Double-click the CDP-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. Enter the COM port number, which the CDP-300 Serial Cable is connected to, and then press ENTER (any COM port number active on your system may be entered, not just 1 to 3). A confirmation prompt should appear in the DOS Window as shown below:



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.

7. When the firmware upload completes press any key to close the upload DOS

window.

8. Shut off power to the CDP-300 and disconnect the serial cable from the programming port on the back of the CDP-300.

9. Apply power to the CDP-300. The display will show the installed firmware version when the CDP-300 starts.

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