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SAFEDOCK®
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Safegate Group
Manual Date: 6 February 2015
Chapter: 4A Stand Configuration Utility Version: 2.7
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4.2.4 Interlock
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Use Superior System Interlock: This activates a blocking scheme, whereby two
adjacent Safedock systems will lock each other out, allowing only one of the
systems to be active at a time, or allow for operational use up to a pre-defined
size of aircraft depending on the aircraft parked at adjacent stand. This feature is
normally used only where two centrelines are located too close to each other to
allow them both to be used at the same time. Requires appropriate configuration
of the superior system.
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Request Interlock Timeout: The maximum time to wait for an answer from the
Superior system when requesting permission to start a docking. If the specified
time is exceeded, the operator will be presented with an option to manually
confirm or to abort the docking.
4.2.5 Docking Confirmation
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Use Docking Confirmation via Superior System: When a docking is started, a
confirmation request is sent to the superior system. If the requested aircraft
matches what the superior system has in its flight schedule, the docking is started,
otherwise the operator is presented with a menu where (s)he can select either the
aircraft type previously selected or the one provided by the superior system.
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Request Docking Timeout: The maximum time to wait for an answer from the
Superior System when requesting permission to start a docking. If the specified
time is exceeded, the operator will be presented with an option to manually
confirm select the aircraft or to abort the docking.
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Flight Information System: The label that should be used for the FIS system on
the Operator Panel when presenting the options to the operator.
4.2.6 Display Type
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Display type: Different types of Pilot Display can be specified (if the license
permits). Select the one matching the actual hardware in the system.
4.2.7 Display Variants
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Use digital countdown: If checked, the system will display a digital countdown of
the distance to go on the Pilot Display. The distances specify during which ranges
the different steps are used for digital countdown.
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Use countdown in feet: If selected, digital countdown will be displayed using feet
instead of meters.
4.2.8 Scanner Type
Currently, only one scanner type is available:
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LRFScanner: This is the scanner that uses stepper motors and a Laser Range
Finder.
4.2.9 Apron Scan
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Perform apron scan: If checked, the system will perform a scan of the area in front
of the system (as defined in the apron scan configuration), notifying the operator
or the Superior System if any blocking object is found.
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Detection height: The minimum height of objects to be detected. Lowering this
value increases the time it takes to scan the defined area.
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Ground margin: The height relative to the ground that the system will ignore items
below, used to compensate for irregularities in the apron.
4.2.10 Modbus Interface
Safedock can communicate with up to four external equipment devices, such as a
PBB, using Modbus/TCPIP.