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 2007

 

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D1000C IRIDIUM SATCOM DATA SOLUTION

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION & OPERATION 

S

YSTEM 

D

ESCRIPTION

 

General 

The Blue Sky Network D1000C Iridium SATCOM data solution provides unprece-
dented next generation satellite data communications to and from aircraft on a global 
scale.  This affordable and robust terminal provides an integrated Iridium and GPS 
solution that allows owners, operators, and passengers to track, and communicate 
with, aircraft world-wide.  The D1000C offers GPS position reporting, two-way email 
messaging and telemetry data delivery. 

All data services are managed by the customer through our web-based 
SkyRouter.com servers.  SkyRouter.com offers global flight tracking powered by 
Flight Explorer and a two-way messenger application.  It also offers account 
management features, such as user and D1000C fleet management, and billing 
information.  Access to SkyRouter.com is highly secure and password protected. 

The D1000C solution ties easily in with Blue Sky Network's SATCOM voice products 
using our dual-channel Iridium antenna. 

 

 

AFFORDABLE.

GLOBAL.

POWERFUL.

www.blueskynetwork.com

BSN D -

AC H1000

Internet

Internet

Secure VPN

SkyRouter GPS and 

Two -Way Messaging

 

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Содержание D1000C

Страница 1: ...D1000C P N 100240 IRIDIUM SATCOM DATA SOLUTION Installation Guide May 2007 Document Part 100236 Revision 1 3 UNCONTROLLED COPY IF PRINTED ...

Страница 2: ... right to change or update specifications without notice Publication Date May 2007 Information in this manual is current as of publication or revision date Specifications and operational details are subject to change without notice at the discretion of Blue Sky Network LLC This manual is available in PDF format by contacting our office at www blueskynetwork com Phone 1 858 551 3894 Fax 1 858 551 3...

Страница 3: ... Elias 100236 Initial Draft 0 6 01 19 2005 Monir Elias 100236 Added the power for the ACH1000 diagram 1 0 03 03 2005 Monir Elias 100236 Added FAA info 1 1 10 03 2005 Monir Elias 100236 Updated ACH1000 Installation Info 1 2 03 07 2006 Monir Elias 100236 Drawing updates 1 3 05 15 2007 Monir Elias 100236 STC application and drawing update UNCONTROLLED COPY IF PRINTED ...

Страница 4: ...Blue Sky Network May 2007 Page iv D1000C IRIDIUM SATCOM DATA SOLUTION 100236 UNCONTROLLED COPY IF PRINTED ...

Страница 5: ...SINGLE CHANNEL ANTENNA 10 DUAL CHANNEL ANTENNA 12 INSTALLATION WIRING 14 GENERAL INFORMATION 14 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS 14 COOLING AIR REQUIREMENTS 14 AIRCRAFT INTERFACES 14 Power Input 14 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BUT NOT SUPPLIED 14 WIRE HARNESS FABRICATION INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 15 Power Wiring 15 Ground Bonding 15 Cable Wire Harness Routing Considerations 15 Wiring Diagram 16 ANTENNA ANTENNA CABLE ...

Страница 6: ... Network May 2007 Page vi D1000C IRIDIUM SATCOM DATA SOLUTION 100236 PRODUCT WARRANTY 22 INSTALLATION DRAWINGS 24 D1000C Wire Harness to ACH1000 DB9F DB25M 24 D1000C Power Cable 26 UNCONTROLLED COPY IF PRINTED ...

Страница 7: ...components approval procedures installation considerations setup procedures checkout procedures and instructions for continued airworthiness for a BLUE SKY NETWORK D1000C IRIDIUM SATCOM DATA SOLUTION Information drawings and wiring diagrams contained in this manual are intended as a reference for engineering planning only Drawings and wiring diagrams contained herein do not represent any specific ...

Страница 8: ...orting two way email messaging and telemetry data delivery All data services are managed by the customer through our web based SkyRouter com servers SkyRouter com offers global flight tracking powered by Flight Explorer and a two way messenger application It also offers account management features such as user and D1000C fleet management and billing information Access to SkyRouter com is highly se...

Страница 9: ... position reporting intervals via the unit remotely The GPS sensor receives its input via the single channel TSOed Iridium antenna requiring less installation Flight Tracking Directly from our website users can view the location of one or a fleet of aircraft Our web based SkyRouter com flight tracking solution is powered by Flight Explorer Flight tracking data can also be utilized by 3rd party fli...

Страница 10: ... services maritime mining forestry oil and gas Satellites 66 plus 6 in orbit backup satellites Orbital Planes 6 Orbit Altitude 485 miles 780 kilometers Inclination of Orbital Plane 86 4 degrees Orbital Period 100 minutes 28 seconds Satellite Weight 1 500 pounds 689 kilograms Spot Beams 48 per satellite 30 miles in diameter per beam PSTN PSTN Internet Internet Internet Internet Corporate Network Co...

Страница 11: ...f meters like giving every square meter on the planet a unique address GPS satellite signals are processed in a GPS receiver enabling the receiver to compute position velocity and time GPS receivers have been miniaturized to just a few integrated circuits and are becoming very economical which makes the technology accessible to virtually everyone While there are thousands of civil users of GPS wor...

Страница 12: ...one with an Internet connection From the SkyRouter management console users can track assets communicate via simple text messaging and receive and update trip plans The SkyRouter asset management portal works exclusively with Blue Sky Network SATCOM products currently the D1000A D1000C and ACH1000 For the first time ever dispatchers logistics and operations managers as well as executives has the p...

Страница 13: ...e FAA Federal Aviation Administration as compliant with the airworthiness requirements as defined in 14 CFR Code of Federal Regulations Part 23 INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONAL APPROVAL PROCEDURES A functional ground test procedure and an operational flight check procedure should be used to verify proper installation functional performance and electromagnetic compatibility with existing aircraft syste...

Страница 14: ... 33VDC Alternate Power Nominal Current 1A Continuous 2A Peak Operating Temperature Range 20 degrees C to 60 degrees C Altitude Up to 50 000 feet Iridium Data Circuit Frequency L Band Short Burst Data Frequency L Band GPS Frequency L Band LED Indicators Power ON OFF Iridium and GPS Signal Strength Message Waiting ON OFF Laptop PDA I O Sensor Data I O 1 Serial Port RS 232 Antenna Options Single or d...

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Страница 16: ...d military and commercial aircraft and is designed to DO 160 MIL C 5541 MIL E 5400 MIL STD 810 and TSO C129 standards Frequency Iridium GPS 1616 1626 5 MHz 1575 10MHz VSWR 1 5 1 Polarization Right Hand Circular Polarization RHCP Impedance 50 ohms Power Handling 60 watts CW Gain 3 dBic Zenith Lightning Protection DC grounded Weight 6 oz Material 6061 T6 aluminum thermoset plastic Finish Skydrol res...

Страница 17: ...May 2007 Blue Sky Network 100236 D1000C IRIDIUM SATCOM DATA SOLUTION Page 11 UNCONTROLLED COPY IF PRINTED ...

Страница 18: ...ons and 1530 1660 5 MHz for low gain data application It is designed to DO 160C MIL C 5541 MIL E 5400 MIL STD 810 and TSO C129a standards and is qualified for high speed military and commercial aircraft Frequency J1 1610 1626 5 MHz J2 1530 1660 5 MHz VSWR 2 0 1 Polarization Right Hand Circular Polarization RHCP Impedance 50 ohms Power Handling 60 watts Gain 3 dBic Zenith Lightning Protection DC gr...

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Страница 20: ...ndent of aircraft navigation systems Therefore no aircraft interface is required other than the 10 33Vdc Power Input Power Return and Chassis Ground Power Input The only component of the D1000C requiring aircraft power is the Modem Unit The D1000C power interface supports wide voltage input in the range of 10V to 33V DC The following input connections are the most commonly used 28 VDC nominal typi...

Страница 21: ...size are connected in accordance with the installation drawings It is recommended that power and ground wires are a twisted pair to reduce signal noise Ground Bonding In order to assure installation characteristics match the DO 160 RF and Lightning test conditions ensure that ground wires of at least the recommended size are installed and these wires are connected to a bonded aircraft ground Note ...

Страница 22: ...Blue Sky Network May 2007 Page 16 D1000C IRIDIUM SATCOM DATA SOLUTION 100236 Wiring Diagram UNCONTROLLED COPY IF PRINTED ...

Страница 23: ... the antenna cable and all connector from the antenna to the D 1000 Unit is 1 5dB 1626MHz The BSN Installation Kits include the FAA approved low loss coax antenna cable sized to meet this requirement Single Channel Antenna S67 1575 109 Installation The S67 1575 109 Single Channel Antenna has a low profile providing structurally insignificant drag loads The antenna is usually installed using four M...

Страница 24: ... the Antenna to the D1000C must be observed The signal loss budget including the antenna cable and all connectors from the antenna to the D1000 Modem Unit is 1 5dB 1626MHz Maximum cable length is determined by this specification Measured Voltage Standing Wave Ratio or VSWR of the coax cable assembly antenna and any bulkhead feed through adapter must be less than 1 5 to 1 Note The Blue Sky Network ...

Страница 25: ...on System Performance Verification on page 21 for further test details The required logbook entries and FAA approvals are the responsibility of the installer and Blue Sky Network assumes no responsibility for either obligation If any difficulty is experienced with the functionality or operational performance of the D1000C contact Blue Sky Network for assistance MAINTENANCE Aircraft Annual Inspecti...

Страница 26: ...om Phone 1 858 551 3894 Fax 1 858 551 3891 1298 Prospect Street Suite 1D La Jolla CA 92037 2 Obtain and complete the Service Agreement form and choose a service plan to fit your needs This information on the form is used to set up your account and complete the SIM card activation Once the information is completed and the credit card approved the SIM card activation can normally be completed in abo...

Страница 27: ...tine will light the LED s on the front of the unit one by one from Power to GPS to Iridium to Msg This indicates that the software on the unit is operational 2 Allow a couple of minutes to acquire both Iridium and GPS signal The respective LED s will light upon sufficient signal An amber signal indicates sufficient but not full signal Green indicates full signal 3 Please refer to the D1000 User Gu...

Страница 28: ...rchaser Blue Sky at its option shall at no charge to Purchaser either repair or replace Warranted Components that do not conform to this warranty provided that the Warranted Components are returned in accordance with the instructions set out below and within the warranty period These remedies are Purchaser s exclusive remedies under this warranty Repair may include the replacement of parts with fu...

Страница 29: ...ID THIS LIMITED WARRANTY Please contact Blue Sky if you have any questions regarding Blue Sky s limited warranty DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED HEREIN ALL OTHER WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS OR SUITABILITY FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ANY LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITE...

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Страница 32: ... there is no need to connect two PWR wires and two GND wires to the D Sub connector the diagram below shows the case scenario for a long wiring scheme above 10 The D1000C should work without problems if the installer chooses to only connect GND to pin 1 and PWR to pin 2 Installation of a 3A circuit breaker is also highly recommended for protection purposes UNCONTROLLED COPY IF PRINTED ...

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