Safegate Group safedock, User Manual

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SAFEDOCK®
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Safegate Group
Manual Date: 6 February 2015
Chapter: 3 OPERATION Version: 2.7
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9. During the approach the aircraft type assigned will be verified by the Safedock
system. When the aircraft type has been verified, the Operator Panel will
show
IDENTIFIED .
10. If the aircraft speed exceeds the configured maximum value, the message
SLOW will be displayed to the pilot. The speed limit is configurable per
aircraft type out to 10m prior to the stop-position, fixed at 3m/s out to 20m and
4m/s outside 20m. Software configuration options are further described in
Chapter 4A Stand Configuration Utility .
11. The closing rate indicator will indicate the distance to go by shortening
distance bar from a distance of 15m prior to stop-position as the aircraft
approaches.
12. If aircraft type verification is not established within 15 metres from the stop-
position, the docking procedure will be aborted with an ID FAIL condition.
13. When the stop-position is reached, the Pilot Display will show STOP , with a
red stop symbol. All closing rate LED indicators will extinguish.
14. As long as the aircraft keeps moving the STOP message remains on the
display. When the aircraft has been standing still for a configurable period of
time, the message on the Pilot Display will change from
STOP to OK
– or
TOO FAR , if the roll distance is larger than the configured value. This will also
be indicated on the Operator Panel.
15. After a configurable period of time, the status will change to PARKED which
is displayed on the Operator Panel.