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DZM Operating Manual | Firmware v2.00
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Using automated flight following (AFF)
In addition to GPS flight tracking, the DZM also has Automated Flight Following (AFF) capabilities. This is also
known as Automated Rescue Monitoring (ARM). Used in conjunction with an appropriately configured receiving
server and compatible computer mapping system, AFF provides automatic surveillance over an aircraft or
vehicle's mission. Registering the start and end of a flight mission, AFF tracks all points in between and
automatically raises alerts if no position data is received from the aircraft for a specified time period (set on the
receiving server).
Refer to "Enabling and disabling automated flight following (AFF)" on page 68 for further information about
enabling AFF for use in your aircraft.
This AFF feature is only available with some mapping systems. Please contact your mapping service provider
about availability of the AFF service on their network and to register for this service.
A manual distress signal may be sent from the aircraft or vehicle even when AFF is switched off. Refer to
"Sending a distress signal" on page 49 for further information about sending a distress signal.
Using AFF does not affect GPS tracking configuration and all position transmissions will be sent as normal. Refer
to "Using GPS tracking" on page 31 for further information about using GPS tracking.
Registering AFF mission start and end points
Automated flight following (AFF) must be activated and deactivated at the start and end of the flight mission.
To operate, the AFF function must be enabled for use. Refer to "Enabling and disabling automated flight following
(AFF)" on page 68 for further information on how to do this. By default the AFF function is enabled unless it has
been manually overridden.
STEP 1 - Registering AFF start point at commencement of flight mission:
From the 'Main Screen', press the
AFF key. A message is
immediately sent to the receiving server.
displays at the bottom of the screen when
AFF is activated. Confirmation of AFF operation is being
requested from the receiving server.
displays at the bottom of the screen when the
receiving server confirms AFF is operating.
displays when AFF operation
confirmation has not been received after several attempts.
Press the
ENTER key to re-try.
STEP 2 - Registering AFF end point at completion of flight mission:
