Safegate Group safedock, User Manual

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SAFEDOCK®
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Safegate Group
Manual Date: 6 February 2015
Chapter: 2A Operator Panel Softkey Setup Version: 2.7
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5. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MODES
The Safedock system can be equipped with several operation/ maintenance mode
options, if required. Modes are set via key switches built into the Operator Panel.
5.1 OPERATION MODES
The Safedock system operation modes include:

REMOTE
– Aircraft related commands are only allowed from Superior System.
The test menu on a local Operator Panel is blocked. The Operator Panel does not
allow any aircraft related commands, such as Park On and Start Docking.

OFF
– Both Operator Panel and Superior System commands are blocked.

LOCAL
– Aircraft related commands are only allowed from the local Operator
Panel. All incoming commands from Superior System are ignored.
Note : The operation mode status appears in the Operator Panel and is reported to
Superior System.
5.2 MAINTENANCE MODE
The Safedock system includes a normal or a special maintenance mode:

NORMAL
– The system is not in maintenance mode.

MAINT.
– The system is in maintenance mode, but remains fully functional for
local operations. Only maintenance status is reported to the Superior System.
Note : Maintenance mode status appears in the Operator Panel.
5.3 SET AN OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE MODE
From the Operator Panel, use a key to set a mode.
a. For operation modes, use the right key:
REMOTE
– turn left.
OFF
– vertical position.
LOCAL
– turn right.
b. For maintenance modes, use the left key:
NORMAL
– vertical position.
MAINT.
– turn right.
FIGURE 2A.1 OPERATOR PANEL MODES
(b)
(a)