AMS-IM-1-01 Rev. 7
22 September 2021
AFDAU T-1
Aerial Firefighting Data Acquisition Unit
Installation Manual
Page 1: ...AMS IM 1 01 Rev 7 22 September 2021 AFDAU T 1 Aerial Firefighting Data Acquisition Unit Installation Manual...
Page 2: ...repair or replace the unit but does not include the cost of transporting the defective unit to and from AMS or its designated warranty repair centre or of removing and replacing the defective unit in...
Page 3: ...Added fixed wing additive type select wiring diagram Corrected RS232 Labels in connector pinout table Added caution note the Take Off Landing description 7 22 Sept 2021 Added CAUTION note regarding du...
Page 4: ...tions 10 Limitations 10 Installation Overview 11 Minimum Requirements 11 Interfaced Equipment and Sensors Considerations 11 2 2 1 Engine Start Stop 11 2 2 2 Take off Landing 11 2 2 3 Container Door Op...
Page 5: ...rmware Update 28 Requirements 28 Installing the AFDAU Config Tool 29 Updating the AFDAU T1 Firmware 30 Configuring the AFDAU T1 33 Configuring the RockAIR 37 Configuring the DZMx 38 Configuring the MS...
Page 6: ...ng Data Acquisition Unit Installation Manual AMS IM 1 01 Rev 7 22 September 2021 v Volume Sensor Interface Reabe Probe System 53 Volume Sensor Interface Loadcell Indicator Interfaces 54 Volume Sensor...
Page 7: ...inputs can be individually configured for ground or power switching These inputs can be used to enable real time detection of Engine on off state Airborne ground state Container Bucket Tank Hopper ope...
Page 8: ...F No power supply or internal fault ON STEADY The unit is in a bootloader mode during initial boot up phase or while installing firmware SLOW PULSE Indicates that the unit is operating normally FAST P...
Page 9: ...s Pro 3 ENGINE Start Stop 1 3 2 Take off Landing Refer to Section 2 2 2 for details on interfacing a Take off Landing sensor When this event is detected a message is transmitted via the connected mode...
Page 10: ...on 2 2 7 discrete input can be used to switch between WATER and RETARDANT filled If an active Additive Pump On refer Section 2 2 7 discrete input is detected before the fill occurs the product type is...
Page 11: ...U T1 Aerial Firefighting Data Acquisition Unit Installation Manual AMS IM 1 01 Rev 7 22 September 2021 5 Application TracPlus Pro 3 FILL FILL VOLUME TYPICAL DISPLAY OF FILL MESSAGES FIXED WING ROTARY...
Page 12: ...employed by the AFDAU T1 the drop type can be detected in real time during the drop and will be reported as part of the Drop Stop event message see Section 1 3 6 Coverage Currently transmits a 0 Pleas...
Page 13: ...input must be connected to the AFDAU T1 and properly configured refer Section 2 2 10 The following additional data will be sent with the Drop Stop event message Drop Volume This is the volume of water...
Page 14: ...of two attributes 1 TANK 2 BUCKET On single container aircraft the container type is automatically detected and will reflect the container on which the fill event was generated On dual container rotar...
Page 15: ...AFDAU T1 Aerial Firefighting Data Acquisition Unit Installation Manual AMS IM 1 01 Rev 7 22 September 2021 9 TYPICAL DISPLAY OF DROP MESSAGES FIXED WING ROTARY WING...
Page 16: ...fications Dimensions 120x100x27 5mm W x H x D Weight 0 3kg 0 66lb Mounting Bulkhead mount using 10 32 fasteners in four 4 places Material Finish Red anodised machined aluminium chassis with black anod...
Page 17: ...s It is recommended that an accuracy check of the volume gauging system is carried out and if necessary the system be calibrated after installation of the AFDAU T1 and in accordance with the approved...
Page 18: ...oor open side of the pilot s trigger switch Bambi Max Bambi Buckets Typically this would be connected to the switched side of the release switch Dual Bucket Circuits When an aircraft features more tha...
Page 19: ...pe of additive mixed with the water The AFDAU T1 can be configured for a discrete switched signal that represents either a GEL or FOAM additive on one of either the 6 Relays or the 6 GPI inputs A typi...
Page 20: ...fault configuration when the input is not active is BUCKET type container CAUTION FIXED WING AIRCRAFT MUST LEAVE THIS INPUT UNCONFIGURED UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN AIRCRAFT SPECIFIC AFDAU T1 INSTAL...
Page 21: ...the digital outputs of several different gauging systems the current compatible systems are listed below Onboard Systems Load Cell w C39 Indicator Pinouts AFDAU T1 J1 C39 Indicator J1 Description 26 K...
Page 22: ...wn above Helitak Tank PLC Pinouts AFDAU T1 J1 Helitak PLC 9 Pin D Sub Description 30 3 TXD 12 2 RXD 21 5 GND RS232 Ports 1 4 may be used of the AFDAU T1 Port 4 is shown above NOTE The AFDAU T1 is conn...
Page 23: ...RS232 Tx 10 4 RS232 Rx RS232 Ports 1 4 may be used of the AFDAU T1 Port 2 is shown above TracPlus v2track Pinouts AFDAU T1 J1 v2track 15 Pin D Sub Description 28 15 RS232 Tx 10 8 RS232 Rx RS232 Ports...
Page 24: ...oyed 2 3 2 Relays Six relays K1 through to K6 are provided for connection of discrete sensors and it is up to the installer to determine the suitability of using the relays as opposed to the General P...
Page 25: ...IRCUIT NOTE A common problem amongst some tracking hardware manufacturers when wiring up a discrete input to a warning light circuit is that a high voltage 14 28VDC represents an OFF condition I e MGB...
Page 26: ...tion of discrete sensors that provide a ground when actuated EXAMPLE GROUND SWITCHED GPI EXAMPLE RELAY CIRCUIT IN PARALLEL W GPI GPI Connection Pinouts Main Connector J1 GPI Pins Description GPI_1 GPI...
Page 27: ...ed wing aircraft AT802F This setting is applicable to installations in Air Tractor AT 802F Fireboss aircraft RS 232 Ports The four RS 232 ports can be configured with the following protocols to allow...
Page 28: ...ntainer Volume Legacy Loadcell Interface This setting configures the legacy loadcell interface to allow communication with several Loadcell indicators Interface Description Onboard C39 Provides the fo...
Page 29: ...unce value increases change sensitivity and reduces time to detection of an event Debounce values are pre configured and typically changes to these values are not required Airframe Input Description E...
Page 30: ...r or Premixed Retardant as the product type being loaded into container Connects to Water Retardant select switch or Always Water Leave unconfigured Always Retardant Permanently ground GPI pin and con...
Page 31: ...kshell D Sub 37 Pin 970 037 010R011 USB 2 0 A to USB Mini B Cable 182 8490 Standard Procedures Installation is to be carried out in accordance with the instructions included in this manual or later re...
Page 32: ...erse invert the input in the Configuration Tool and try step 1 again Volume Sensors 3 Ensure that the volume readout of the AFDAU T1 Diagnostics Tool matches the value on the volume gauging system dis...
Page 33: ...is can be achieved by accessing the aircraft hopper and lifting the Reabe probe float to the top of the tank and holding it there f Actuate the container door sensor and within 10 seconds reduce the v...
Page 34: ...equipment is required to configure or update the firmware of the AFDAU T1 AFDAU T1 unit connected to power USB A to USB Mini B Cable supplied with installation kit Computer running Windows 10 operati...
Page 35: ...installer Note The installer may simply be called AFDAU Config Tool on your computer depending on your settings 2 If a prompt appears asking if you want to allow access to an app from an unknown publi...
Page 36: ...DAU Config Tool 2 Click the arrow next to the AMS logo to drop down the menu and select Load Firmware 3 Plug the Mini USB end of the supplied USB lead into the powered AFDAU T1 and the standard USB en...
Page 37: ...31 6 Once connected the port status bar will change to a green CONNECTED message and the ON DEVICE Version will change from no device to the firmware level currently on the unit 7 Click the blue SELE...
Page 38: ...ton will appear on the right hand side of the config tool window 9 Click the INSTALL button to start the firmware load 10 A progress bar will appear in the centre of the screen Wait for the firmware l...
Page 39: ...Config Tool 2 Click the arrow next to the AMS logo to drop down the menu and select Configure 3 Plug the Mini USB end of the supplied USB lead into the powered AFDAU T1 and the standard USB end into...
Page 40: ...7 You can read the existing configuration from the connected unit load a previously saved cfg file or use the dropdown fields to set the configuration as required to match your installation 8 To read...
Page 41: ...ad a previously saved configuration file click the blue OPEN button and select the desired cfg file 11 Click OK and the configuration fields will be populated with the configuration contained in the o...
Page 42: ...ng the red WRITE button 14 To save the current state of the populated fields use the blue SAVE button 15 Click the WRITE button to write the configuration to the connected device 16 A progress bar wil...
Page 43: ...ockair 3 If the firmware listed is different from the latest firmware available on the website carry out an update per the instructions on the website CAUTION IF THE FIRMWARE VERSION OF THE ROCKAIR BE...
Page 44: ...r DZMx Platform 4 v4 8 or better Configure the device 1 The DZMx can be configured via the menus on the unit or via the DZMx Manager Instructions for using the DZMx Manager can be found in the DZMx In...
Page 45: ...AMS IM 1 01 Rev 7 22 September 2021 39 Configuring the MSI 1 Indicator The MSI 1 may not be configured by default to output serial data on Port 1 Consult the manufacturer and any applicable airworthi...
Page 46: ...een LED light does not light up when powered on Internal power supply circuit is not getting a regulated 5VDC 1 Ensure that 14 28VDC is available on Pin 1 of P1 Main Connector 2 Ensure that airframe g...
Page 47: ...AFDAU T1 Aerial Firefighting Data Acquisition Unit Installation Manual AMS IM 1 01 Rev 7 22 September 2021 41 Mechanical Drawings...
Page 48: ...A A C39 DATA 9 RS232 TX 1 RS 232 Transmit Port 1 27 RS232 RX 1 RS 232 Receive Port 1 10 RS232 TX 2 RS 232 Transmit Port 2 28 RS232 RX 2 RS 232 Receive Port 2 11 RS232 TX 3 RS 232 Transmit Port 3 29 RS...
Page 49: ...ace v2track 46 Modem Interface DZMx 47 Additive Interface Helicopter Typical Installation 48 Additive Interface Helicopter SEI Sacksafoam Controller 49 Additive Interface Fixed Wing Typical Installati...
Page 50: ...INE CIRCUIT BREAKER RATING IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAA AC43 13 1B CHANGE 1 SECTION 11 3 UNSHIELDED WIRE TYPES ARE TO BE QUALIFIED TO MIL W 22759 PER FAA AC 43 13 1B CHANGE 1 PARAGRAPH 11 85 11 86 AND TABLE...
Page 51: ...AFDAU T1 Aerial Firefighting Data Acquisition Unit Installation Manual AMS IM 1 01 Rev 7 22 September 2021 45 Modem Interface RockAIR...
Page 52: ...AFDAU T1 Aerial Firefighting Data Acquisition Unit Installation Manual AMS IM 1 01 Rev 7 22 September 2021 46 Modem Interface v2track...
Page 53: ...AFDAU T1 Aerial Firefighting Data Acquisition Unit Installation Manual AMS IM 1 01 Rev 7 22 September 2021 47 Modem Interface DZMx...
Page 54: ...AFDAU T1 Aerial Firefighting Data Acquisition Unit Installation Manual AMS IM 1 01 Rev 7 22 September 2021 48 Additive Interface Helicopter Typical Installation...
Page 55: ...AFDAU T1 Aerial Firefighting Data Acquisition Unit Installation Manual AMS IM 1 01 Rev 7 22 September 2021 49 Additive Interface Helicopter SEI Sacksafoam Controller...
Page 56: ...AFDAU T1 Aerial Firefighting Data Acquisition Unit Installation Manual AMS IM 1 01 Rev 7 22 September 2021 50 Additive Interface Fixed Wing Typical Installation...
Page 57: ...AFDAU T1 Aerial Firefighting Data Acquisition Unit Installation Manual AMS IM 1 01 Rev 7 22 September 2021 51 Container Interface...
Page 58: ...AFDAU T1 Aerial Firefighting Data Acquisition Unit Installation Manual AMS IM 1 01 Rev 7 22 September 2021 52 Container Interface Buckets...
Page 59: ...AFDAU T1 Aerial Firefighting Data Acquisition Unit Installation Manual AMS IM 1 01 Rev 7 22 September 2021 53 Volume Sensor Interface Reabe Probe System...
Page 60: ...AFDAU T1 Aerial Firefighting Data Acquisition Unit Installation Manual AMS IM 1 01 Rev 7 22 September 2021 54 Volume Sensor Interface Loadcell Indicator Interfaces...
Page 61: ...AFDAU T1 Aerial Firefighting Data Acquisition Unit Installation Manual AMS IM 1 01 Rev 7 22 September 2021 55 Volume Sensor Interface Helitak Tank...
