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117-00020 Rev 4.0 Effective Date: 28 October 2022 

 

 

 

 

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CONTENTS 

Section 1: Revisions & Approvals.................................................................................................... 2

 

Section 2: Introduction .................................................................................................................... 4

 

Section 3: Flightcell Iridium Modem Specifications .......................................................................... 5

 

Section 4: Components required for installation .............................................................................. 6

 

Connectors and fasteners ............................................................................................................ 6

 

Antenna ....................................................................................................................................... 6

 

Section 5: Installing the Flightcell Iridium modem ............................................................................ 7

 

Mounting the modem ................................................................................................................... 7

 

Wiring the modem ........................................................................................................................ 7

 

Guidelines for fabricating the wiring harness ................................................................................ 8

 

Guidelines for the antenna cable .................................................................................................. 8

 

Section 6: Setting up your modem .................................................................................................. 9

 

Connecting to the Iridium network ................................................................................................ 9

 

Configuring your DZMx to work with the modem .......................................................................... 9

 

Using the Modem Standalone ...................................................................................................... 9

 

Installing a SIM card ..................................................................................................................... 9

 

Section 7: Warranty and contact details ........................................................................................ 10

 

Limited warranty for your Flightcell Iridium Modem ..................................................................... 10

 

Section 7: Documentation and Information .................................................................................... 11

 

Contact Details ........................................................................................................................... 11

 

Mailing Address ...................................................................................................................... 11

 

Physical Address ..................................................................................................................... 11

 

Appendix 1: Wiring and installation drawings ................................................................................ 12

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for MOP 00010

Page 1: ...117 00020 Rev 4 0 Effective Date 28 October 2022 Page 1 of 12 Flightcell Iridium Modem Installation Manual Document Number 117 00020 Document Version 4 0 www flightcell com ...

Page 2: ...art of this document may be reproduced copied transmitted disseminated downloaded or stored in any storage medium for any purpose other than that which Flightcell International has provided this document for Any electronic or printed copy of this document or any revision must contain the complete text of this copyright notice Any unauthorised commercial distribution of this document or any revisio...

Page 3: ... the modem 7 Wiring the modem 7 Guidelines for fabricating the wiring harness 8 Guidelines for the antenna cable 8 Section 6 Setting up your modem 9 Connecting to the Iridium network 9 Configuring your DZMx to work with the modem 9 Using the Modem Standalone 9 Installing a SIM card 9 Section 7 Warranty and contact details 10 Limited warranty for your Flightcell Iridium Modem 10 Section 7 Documenta...

Page 4: ...on with a DZMx or as a standalone modem The modem supports Iridium voice SMS SBD and data services If the modem is installed with a DZMx the DZMx controls the modem and provides audio integration into the aircraft ICS audio panel The modem must be installed with an appropriate external Iridium antenna Several antenna options are available from Flightcell International ...

Page 5: ...frame typ 0 6W RF RX Sensitivity 118dBm Max cable loss1 3dB Max Antenna gain 3dBi MIC audio Input Fully Differential 50mVrms to 1Vrms Nominal 775mVrms Input impedance 600Ω SPK audio Output Fully differential Up to 1Vrms into 150 Ω Nominal 775mVrms Output impedance 600Ω Data connection RS 232 RTS CTS Flow control only Weight 240 grams 8 5 oz Dimensions Width 62mm 2 44 Height 33 9mm 1 35 Depth 144mm...

Page 6: ...as Preferred separation is 750mm from L band GPS TCAS or transponder antennas but a lesser separation can be applied if there is limited space on the aircraft On a helicopter the antenna can be installed below the rotor blades but avoid installing it close to the rotor hub as the hub and inner rotor can block the antenna s view of the sky Keep coax cable lengths short to minimize attenuation of tr...

Page 7: ...includes drawing references for a dimensioned drawing of the modem showing mounting details Wiring the modem The data and audio connections should be made as per the wiring diagrams referenced in Appendix 1 Modem pin Function 1 DC in Power 2 Audio from Sat Lo Output 3 Audio to Sat Lo Input 4 Ground GND 5 RS 232 RTS Input 6 RS 232 CTS Output 7 Not used 8 Not used 9 Ground Ground 10 Audio from Sat H...

Page 8: ...citly shown they should be left unterminated The following minimum wiring specification is recommended Power supply 22 AWG 0 325mm2 Other cabling 24 AWG 0 205mm2 Guidelines for the antenna cable The antenna and associated cabling should have a nominal impedance of 50Ω with a maximum attenuation of 3dB over the cable run Following are the recommended cables specifications Cable Length Cable Specifi...

Page 9: ...or RS232 the default data rate is 19200 baud 8 bits 1 stop no parity RTS CTS flow control is optionally available when using RS232 The RS232 connects directly to the Iridium 9523 modem allowing operation through the use of AT commands See the Iridium ISU AT Command Reference for the full set of AT commands and responses Installing a SIM card The Flightcell Iridium Modem will not register on a netw...

Page 10: ...are removed or if it is determined that your modem has been Connected to a power supply delivering more than 32 Volts Connected with reverse polarity Installed in direct contravention to the guidelines outlined in the installation manual Physically damaged or a fault has occurred due to the product being used beyond what is considered normal use causing unusual deterioration of the product If the ...

Page 11: ...s available on the Flightcell website http www flightcell com resources Contact Details Mailing Address Flightcell International Limited PO Box 1481 Nelson 7040 New Zealand Physical Address Flightcell International Limited 98 Vickerman Street Nelson 7010 New Zealand Telephone 64 3 545 8651 Fax 64 3 548 8091 Email info flightcell com Website http www flightcell com ...

Page 12: ...le on the Flightcell website https www flightcell com resources Interconnect drawings for DZMx Standalone installations 114 00021 Flightcell Iridium Satellite Modem DZMx interconnect drawing 114 00022 Flightcell Iridium Satellite Modem standalone interconnect drawing Mechanical drawings 115 00013 Flightcell Iridium Satellite Modem General Arrangement Drawing ...

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